Happy holidays as we fly through this mercury retrograde.
it has been a while since the last writing of STARS IN YOUR POCKET, not to mention running around the country to see Sidi in three Sufi Schools. a lot of changes, and strengthening, and deepening the love,while at the same time learning boundaries from that space and communion of love.!
A Native American Healer in Tuscon, Arizona said”we are here for unconditional love”.
and that’s it: we are not born into this Earth, this beautiful creation, to suffer. We are here to heal, create and live in joy. We allways have a choice.
Yes, Mercury is retrograde in Saggittarius, and will give us some more wild rides, mis communications and sudden miracles until December 13. for many people , this retrograde has manifested as being swamped with many things to do, projects to complete, activities to participate in. Hang in there! However, it is also a time of sudden insight, into a way of behaving or living is brought more clearly into focus.What you have to do to shift your focus, or repairing old structures with the new, or letting gold of the old reality completely. Can you do all this, while maintaining unconditional love? this first means accepting yourse4lf, no matter where you are, and accepting that if your are struggling, ans many of us are right now, with finances, ans well as personal life. for yourself first! The full moon on December 10 will be a Lunar eclipse…and on the Gemini Saggitarius axis. Do you need to realign with your truth, your individual expression of Alllah’s truth? are you allied with community who have the same spirit?
remember what these holidays are about: Christmas, the birth of Christ Jesus, who is Lord of love and light, Hannukah, the Hebrew festival of lights, and the Winter Solstice,with its beautiful and hopeful symbolism, that out of the dark of this night, the light is born, returns renews, and grows .
remember, the time you spend with your loved ones during this time is more important that straining your budget to buy expensive presents. Love in peace!
i have included a longer overview with Canadian Astrologer Rose Markus, below…
i am back to actively giving Evolutionary Astrology readings….they are a great holiday gift of healing and insight for your journey.
please e-mail me at radientgroove@yahoo.com, or call me at 212-388-7135, to make an appointment. readings are $150, $100 for full times students, and by heart donation.
much love, light and blessings
Nura Rose Sala
wish you peace, love, and joy for the holidays – Blessings, Rose
Forecast Overview for Dec 2011
Feeling bombarded? Scrambling to catch up? Join the crowd; it’s the same for everyone. Mercury retrograde continues to Dec 13, so stay present and keep alert, especially over these first few days of the month when the propensity for accident, error, and over-shooting-the-mark is higher than average.
Mercury’s alignment with the sun in Sagittarius in the early morning of Dec 4 brings the cycle to its peak. This is when the message reaches the full light of day. Mercury retrograde is informing and educating. It pulls back the curtain on a misconception or truth that must be faced. We find ourselves sifting through the story-lines and party-lines, through the contradictions and dualities, through the truths and half-truths. When Mercury in Sagittarius travels retrograde, we learn the folly of our tunnel vision. Our faith, beliefs, knowledge, and envisioning comes under question.
Dec 10 delivers the final lunar eclipse of the year. An average year will have a total of four eclipses; we’ve had six this year (four lunar, two solar.) No wonder we have had such an intense year.
The lunar eclipse of Dec 10 is particularly hot-wired. This is due to the trigger Uranus which stations direct and ends a five month retrograde cycle, on just before midnight PST on Dec 9. Expect circumstances to accelerate and intensify. Eruptions and disruptions are to be expected. The European Union is expected to meet to discuss unification measures, Dec 9. Egyptians may hear the results of recent elections. Syria and the growing situation between England and Iran are currently building steam. The daily news continues to churn out big headlines.
A full moon polarizes and illuminates. Occurring across the Gemini/Sagittarius axis, this lunar eclipse brings communications to a critical peak. Are we saying one thing and demonstrating something else? Are we speaking the same language? How do we get on the same page? Among the possible issues for this eclipse: the many against the one; compromising tomorrow for today; going the distance, too many opinions or variables, how to keep everyone on board and happy. Also on topic: currency measures and money exchanges, religious differences, alienation, isolation, language barriers, immigration, import/export, travel, transport, social networks, the media.
Mars in Virgo and Ceres in Pisces also flavor this eclipse. Mars in Virgo suggests a major complaint can be that of “not enough and not fast enough”. When Mars is in Virgo, more fixing, improving and refining becomes necessary. Positively, Mars in Virgo intensifies the drive to keep plugging away for better solutions. Head-on and with both feet on the ground is the only way to face the moment. It speeds the way to correction.
The influence of Ceres in Pisces suggests we are all in it together. No one is immune. Nothing remains in isolation. Collective consciousness is a lively breeding pool now. Will there be more disillusionment, confusion, and loss, or will resurrected hope find its safe harbor? In its positive application, Ceres in Pisces can be unifying and operate as merger or synthesis point for the eclipse. It offers a potential for currently polarized worlds or differing viewpoints to live side by side, to put aside differences long enough to find a workable and productive accord.
The new moon in Capricorn on Dec 24 and Jupiter’s return to direct motion on Dec 25 suggest Christmas/Hanukkah will meet with expectations for less spending and toned down holiday observance. Make it about the food, the company, and the relaxation, not the dollars you can’t afford to spend.
The moon is in Aries for New Year’s Eve celebrations. Many of us may ring in the New Year alone, but those of us who are out in the crowds will make enough noise for all of us.
Dec 10: Full Moon Total Lunar Eclipse: 6:36 am (18:11 Gemini)
Dec 24: New Moon: 10:06 am (2:34 Capricorn)
Dec 9: Uranus stations direct: 11:05 pm (0 Aries 38)
Dec 13: Mercury stations direct: 5:43 pm (3 Sagittarius 51)
Dec 20: Venus enters Aquarius: 10:26 am
Dec 21: Winter Solstice; Sun enters Capricorn: 9:30 pm
Dec 25: Jupiter stations direct: 2:09 pm (0 Taurus 21)
Nura Rose Sala and Radiant Heart present Two Evolutionary Astrology Workshops!
1.AN INTRODUCTION TO EVOLUTIONARY ASTROLOGY
AND THE TWELVE ASTROLOGICAL ARCHETYPES
Saturday, June 4, from 12-4
For newcomers, beginning and intermediate astrologers, who would like to understand the 12 signs of the zodiac, presented through the lens of Evolutionary Astrology and the natural divine laws of the universe..
Evolutionary Astrology is based on the premise that your soul comes into this lifetime with a underlying desire nature and purpose, which is meant to evolve in this lifetime. This encompasses all areas of life, relationships, vocation, family, spirituality…
The archetypes of the zodiac are often distorted through our patriarchal society’s lens. We will talk about these distortions and how to shift them to,the healthy, natural expression of each sign.
The class is from 12-4, with a break and refreshments. It is meant to be enjoyable and informative, and give you more clarity into the twelve signs that form the wheel of the zodiac. You may bring a copy of your chart.. Please bring a notebook and pen, if you wish to take notes.
It is by.$20 suggested Donation. Please pay what you can afford. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
the class is being held at:
340 11th Street #2B, Park Slope (between 5 and 6th Avenues)
take the R or G train to 9th street, or the F train to 7th Avenue and 9th street
2.Venus, The Indwelling Divine,
an Evolutionary Astrology workshop with Nura Rose Sala Sunday, June 4 From 4-6 pm
In this workshop we will take a look at the Evolutionary structure of relationship via the 2nd, 7th and 12th house, with the emphasis on Venus being the lower Octave of Neptune, and how we can align our personalities, emotions and bodies with Source and spirit to live a rich, full abundant, prosperous life here on our beloved Mother Earth.
In our Western materialistic society, how do we align our earthy outer values with Source? the Venus /Neptune relationship can show you where you where you need to integrate…and what we value materially, emotionally, spiritually. From this perspective, We will discuss the natural and distorted archetypes of Venus through the 12 signs of the zodiac,. and live in the spirit of true erotic flow…
dolphin swim twins
Sunday June 5, 4-6 pm
67 Hanson PL. # 7H
Ft. Greene, Bklyn,
(B,D, Q, N, R, 2, 3 4, 5), to Atlantic Avenue
Please call 212-388-7135 to register and for more information
New Moons in astrology are when the sun and moon are conjunct in the sky, so the moon is vanished in the shadow, and will gradually emerge, first as a crescent , then waxing and growing fatter. New Moons are the birth of new beginnings, the seed that is planted, and silently grows into maturity. With all the crazy Aries energy we have been having, it is time to ground all that growth, dissension, endings, beginnings and vision. it is time to plant and fertilize our dreams and watch them grow. consolidate, ground. Taurus is an earth sign, ruled by Venus…hence May day (Beltane in Celtic cultures) is a festival of beauty, sensuality, flowers, gaiety, sex and romance, in appreciation of the fecundity of our beloved Earth.
The Earth itself is ruled by Taurus., and in the new Astrology workshop I am developing, Venus is the embodiment of the Divine in the feminine, procreation, not just for survival , but for the beauty of life, and the appreciation, joy and celebration of being here. Taurus is the first earth sign, and the second sign of the zodiac, following the birth of creation in fiery Aries, to the consolidation of form. What we forget is these forms are filled with, and composed of, the Creator’s love. The heart (Venus) is the house of this love, that calls us home. God made the world in beautiful levels of form, so we could be in the joy of its (God’s) reflection We also are given free will, so we have a choice here also to be practical and grounded, and have our emotional. spiritual and financial values in synchronicity and harmony (Venus) with our Creator (Neptune) and its creation in form (Taurus), this universe, this Earth. We have the choice to get caught in materialism and mired in the mud, or be flying in spirit but with no grounding to be happy on this plane. The third a choice is to integrate the material and physical,. this brings joy. Don’t be Taurus Lazy and not do your work!. This new Moon is at 12 degrees Taurus, any one with a strong second house, strong Venus placements, and planets in the mid-degrees of Taurus or Scorpio will be feeling this intensely. It is a call to be present, in our bodies and hearts. Many relationships have been through the wringer recently,with the Saturn Venus opposition, in Libra/Aries. the challenge is to be present in a relationship with someone who supports your growth, and you theirs. Partnership leads to the dissolving of duality, to unity. .
The danger with Taurus is that it can make the “me, me, me” of Aries more entrenched.. How can we align with Venus’s higher octave, Neptune, and spiritualiize the ego’s (the nafs in Sufism) “me , me ,me” into” I , I, I” where are you coming from? are you speaking the truth of your heart, or running around in your head? Can we deepen from “me” to “I”and thou” and to “us” and to “one”. Do not avoid confrontations, but before you confront, or talk to another, put your hand on your heart, and be in touch. feel with what’s there. Often this is very different and deeper, than what is in our heads. Speak your truth with love, and listen. You will be rewarded.
All Evolutionary Astrology readings by generous donation for this lovely month of May
please call Nura at 212-388-7135 , or e-mail her at oneradiantearth@yahoo.com
If you would like Nura to teach a Evolutionary Astrology Workshop in your community, let me know! Her workshops are based on the truth of the stars, the evolution of the soul, and Sufi heart-centered methods of healing and counseling. I currently teach an introduction to Evolutionary Astrology, Evolutionary Astrology thru the Zodiac, Astrology and Sexuality, and my love: ” Venus, the Indweling Divine”.
a reminder, in the wake of the announcement of Osama Bin Laden’s death:
“I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.”–Martin Luther King, Jr.
AND
some poetry for the Taurus New Moon!
From the Rich Mud
I sculpt your face in the dark
a little boy’s face
a mother’s huge taloned wing
a love so pure
it leaks out white music
this is the man i fall in love with
the tenderness that floats around me
affects me like the call of a wooden flute
the call of a young lover
or the lost child in the
brush by the river.
what you see in me
I am falling deeper
into womanhood
a star that is a satellite of heaven
the core of heart
and when i walk like this
the flowers bow
and the earth turns green
shaping like fresh clay in this beauty
I can be a cup you drink from
the endless stars caught in the wine
that satisfies your thirst
and stains your heart red.
I’m not the one
who threw the bitter drink
in your face
not seeking to be angry
but to grow
tall in my beauty
this one precious grail
I offer it to you
my heart
this one gift I have
to receive the best of gifts
your pouring soul
to hold it in my hands
and see God’s reflection
to feel it humming
your lips warming on mine
and the river’s subtle and swelling spring current
carries off all the dead things
and our childhood
drowning.
Nura Clara Sala
and if you had the persistence (Taurus) to get down this far, treats from Taurean Bono and U2
MLK : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SwkrAMl2Sw
STARS IN YOUR POCKET Neptune into Pisces, the Descent of Grace, the Rising of Love
Neptune went to its home sign of Pisces yesterday, April 4, and will travel there until August 4, when it retrogrades back into Aquarius. Neptune in Pisces is an opportunity to connect with our inner divine, with Allah, with greater consciousness than ever before. The challenge, with 5 planets currently in Aries, is to take action (Aries), on what the Divine downloads in our global, community and individual consciousness. (Neptune) to manifest (Saturn).
The more subtle yet profound effects of Neptune in Pisces are spritualization, healing, and unconditional love. The downpouring of Neptune through our crown chakra into our hearts calls us to be truly embodied in the love. Can you honor your body as a temple of the Creator, that houses your individual unique divine spark?. There will be opportunities for healing of wounds and misunderstandings in relationships, and the taking on of our healership, in whatever part of our lives is calling us. For those of us born in the early 60’s it is time for our Chiron return in Pisces, which will be conjuncting Neptune, which has to do with taking on the mantle of eldership, and what we can give back to our community with the wisdom of our age and experience, as we move into the second half of our lives. What an opportunity! What a gift we are…it is a time of grace for all of us….and of deep, unfathomable love and wholeness. Being your body, be in your heart, Make love with passion and tenderness, and feel the divinity of your partner. Forgive, surrender, and you are blessed.
Neptune calls for the washing way of illusions and the revealing of the truth of what is, not what we long for, or need.
The seemingly negative manifestations of this process is the increase in human suffering by continued negligence and contamination of our biosphere, and the oppression of humanity. Greed, anger, lust for power, are accelerating. these emotions are a manifestation of our separation from the Source, which has reached a crecendo of illusion. he Virgo polarity of Pisces bring us a world constantly in crisis. Personally, Neptune in Pisces can bring cycles of confusion and alienation as we drown in unknown waters, before the new forms of living, of our true Self emerges.. As Pisces rules the oceans, we will have to take great care of what we have left, and the animals and microscopic life of the sea.
Will the oceans teach us how to love? How to love not just ourselves, but our planet, and all living sentient beings. This is our world soul. As the Tusnami in Japan is showing us, earth’s weather’s are washing us clean, to lie an new way , in sharing and inclusion, with respect and love for all sentient beings in creation. As a colleague posted on an astrology forum it is time for “global empathy” If need more disasters to realize this, we will get them..from our planetary subconscious, The truth will be revealed The mighty will fall, and the people will rise up. It is troubling that Japan is dumping the radioactive water from the crippled power plant into the sea. BP is announcing that it wants to do more drilling in the Gulf of Mexico!!!! What can we do? Neptune represents the collective consciousness and sub-consciousness. It is time to get conscious to our global dilemma, and realize we are part of a world community (Neptune) that needs all hands on deck For as shown with the radiation from Japan spreading to Hawaii, and the West Coast, one affects all. Where to start? With our own lives, with our communities, with the harmonic awareness of our One world. Aries is action! Take action , protest, speak up!
At the beginning of June , Mar and Venus will be conjunct in Taurus, squaring Neptune. Venus is the embodied octave of Neptune, and the vessel of our scared journey.
Do your Aries work now, and in June can you fully embody what you have achieved? have you successfully taken your ideals, (Neptune) aligned your h your values (Venus) and your actions (Mars with them?) . Are the plants in your garden coming into flower?
This is a profound time to be creative, and be in healership, as we are tapped powerfully in to the Source. It is a time of grace, where inspiration can suddenly descend. Write, sing, plant a garden , take photos, create a child. Enter and deepen your vocation, be of service. We are all healers, whatever your calling, Create create , give thanks and create. Most of all, be with your truth, and surrender into the creation of love. Be gentle with yourself and others, Create love.
many the blessings of the Creator, of Allah, open in our hearts, and shine..
love, radiance and blessings
Nura
Astrology consultations are $150, $100 for students, , and a special option by donation, please look in your heart and pay what you can afford. Consultations and healings are done world wide, in person, by phone, and on skype.
Today Wednesday, Mercury has gone retrograde in Aries.. where it will be for about three weeks, until April 23. Aries has a lot to do with basic drives, anger, the impulse to get things done, initiation, sudden endings, sudden beginnings…. And Mercury is the sign of left brain communication. So the caution here is to have considered response, to whatever the stimuli is, not to react rashly or instinctually. Mercury retrograde is actually a time of great opportunity to access the intuitive right side of the brain, and be in touch with what and who you need to commune with, from your heart and Allah, not from your mind. Yes, there will be the usual communication snafu’s computers, phones, etc. It can though be a time for great new projects and beginnings.
It is interesting that today NASA announced the first photo of Mercury to be taken while the spacecraft was in orbit around it.
The next item nf the agenda is five planets, yes, no less than five in Aries starting Sunday. Mars, Uranus, Sun, Jupiter and Mercury in a fiery parade through the heavens.. Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, and the first fire sign, the Big Bang exploding into creation, the first crocouses and green shoots pushing up from the ground in spring. It is a time of new creations, of leaving the past, and whatever no longer serves you, behind. This will be a time of “me first” in both the positive and negative sense. The challenge is to communicate clearly your intentions, so as not to create unnecessary hurt or bad karma. Jobs might be lost suddenly, or new work opportunities may present themselves. New relationships can bloom from the ether, and the sexual mating impulse is high….It is a grand time to start a new love affair, or to end one that no longer is healthy, or fulfilling. Or to radically adjust an existing one.
With Saturn still retrograding in Libra, opposite all this Aries, it can be challenging to negotiate adjustments in a healthy relationship. Can we listen with an open ear, as well as be passionate with an open heart? Jupiter is Aries means expanding our self, and self discovery opposite Saturn in Libra, means that we have to find new ways of being in relationship (Libra) to support our self-discovery. If you have attracted a partner that is challenging you to grow, this is who you need! Create, create ,create your new life…
We all have a Venus and Mars, both men and women. . First we must heal our own inner masculine and feminine, in each one of us. When this starts occurring you can attract a partner in health and spirit.. We are being called as human beings to a new way of relating between the sexes, healing the wounds from thousands of years of patriarchal conditioning.….this healing allows the heart to open, and a new way of being human, being spiritual, being sexual and fully erotic beings emerges….Venus is in Pisces, and Mars is in Aries, so there is occurring the opportunity for divine love, to receive Allah, to receive Allah with another, wholeness and compassion, or just being sweet with someone, and there is at the same time the Mars in Aries drive to go for our lives…Venus is conjuncting Chiron so there is opportunity for great healing of wound and atunement of our early existence to the divine. Life is an Aries adventure, and Saturn in Libra is the moderator that brings the actual structure of our lives and relationship into balance and harmony.
as my friend Regie says”LADIES AND GENTLEMEN GET READY FOR MERCURY RETROGRADE’S ARRIVAL TOMORROW RETROGRADING LIKE AN ATOMIC DISCO BALL THRU APRIL 23! LETS TAKE THE COMPASSIONATE APPROACH (VENUS & CHIRON CONJUNCTION) WHEN SOMEONE BLURTS SOMETHING DISTASTEFUL AND IN ARIES FASHION CHARGE FORWARD!”
On April first, it is going to SNOW here in NYC!
So have a great weekend, and a great Sunday of new Aries energy! As Aries does not hang around, this post is brief and to the point!
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY! do you know today was the day St. Valentine was murdered? wow, so why do we celebrate it??? The name “Valentine”, derived from valens (worthy, strong, powerful), was popular in Late Antiquity. Supposedly St Valentine was a priest killed for marrying Christian couples in early Rome, marriages which the Emperor Claudius had decreed were illegal
if you are willing to die for what you love, you are truly transformed….
From tonight into tomorrow (February 14-15, is the Prophet Mohammad’s birthday… you cant ask for a better segue…..to die is to surrender , into the will of a higher power, Allah, God, This is what the Egyptians are showing us with their incredible spirit and courage. Mars is in Aquarius, Aquarius is the sign of trauma, rebellion, liberation and freedom. It is also the sign of friendship, collective vision, and the ideals of brotherhood… The polarity of Aquarius being in Leo, there is a call for all of us , to be galvanized by this event, and the collective trauma that we are enduring on the earth as we ruthlessly destroy each other and our Divine Mother nature instead of stewarding her,. and living together. Egypt shows us the collective power of Aquarius combined with direct action (Mars), leading to self and collective empowerment.( Leo) so does this sound like a valentine? Worthy, strong, powerful? if you rely just on your ego to be these things, and to love yourself, you are going to fall short.
So, where are you yourself in this process? are you becoming more liberated and empowered in your life? f Uranus travels conjunct Jupiter as it steps into Aries, reinforced by Mars in Aquarius. We have all the tools we need in the Universe, to empower ourselves.
here is a beautiful song by the English Folk Singer Sandy Denny, that illustrates our dilemma :
part of the reason i call this post, “the Sun is Rising” is because of the significant call to self-empowerment based on the Aquarius/ Leo axis. Leo rules the Sun, and our heart….
On January 20th, Jupiter went into Aries, conjunct Uranus in Aquarius. Venus was at the tail end of Sagittarius. We have on the ride of our lives! Ever body wants their freedom, and the ability to communicate their needs. On a global level, this is the perfect example is the protest in Egypt, demanding economic reform, a living wage, and an sustainable government. Aquarius is rebellion, and the fact that the Egyptian government has shut down the internet (Aquarius) shows that how frightened the old ways and regime are of dying.
Friday, Feb 11, Egypt is FREE!!! Mubarak has stepped down… and we will see who takes hold of the government. It is exhilarating that a whole country has demanded its freedom and gotten it! We will see now what happens,with negotiating (Saturn in Libra) between the military and the protesters….will we get a new totalitarian regime, or will we get a true democracy for and by the people. .. 32 years ago today, the Shah of Iran was deposed, and a new totalitarian regime was put into place. Let us pray for real freedom!
Here comes the Sun
An intense and powerful solar flare is being activated It started on February 13, and is expected to go to the 15th…..If your emotions are flaring, swinging from on extreme to the other, try meditating , yoga ,calm your schedule down, and communicate! iIf you are experiencing a creative surge, go for it! You can here how the flare sounds on this site: For me it at first sounds like static, but the spiritual and magnetic energy in it is quite remarkable.
EARTH-DIRECTED SOLAR FLARE: On Feb. 13th at 1738 UT, sunspot 1158 unleashed the strongest solar flare of the year so far, an M6.6-category blast. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory recorded an intense flash of extreme ultraviolet radiation, circled below:
The eruption produced a loud blast of radio waves heard in shortwave receivers around the dayside of our planet. In New Mexico, amateur radio astronomer Thomas Ashcraft recorded these sounds at 19 to 21 MHz. “This was some of the strongest radio bursting of the new solar cycle,” he says. “What a great solar day.”
Preliminary coronagraph data from STEREO-A and SOHO agree that the explosion produced a fast but not particularly bright coronal mass ejection (CME). The cloud will likely hit Earth’s magnetic field on or about Feb. 15th. High-latitude sky watchers should be alert for auroras.
The source of this activity, sunspot 1158 is growing rapidly. Click on the image to launch a 2-day movie:
Thinking of Uranus conjunct Jupiter as it steps into Aries, reinforced by Mars in Aquarius… I would like to suggest that in Egypt these days we are seeing an exciting preview (if that’s the proper phrase) of Uranus in Aries: THE INTERNET ITSELF BECOMES A BATTLEGROUND.
Everyone is also on the move.. who do you know who has moved recently.? Are you thinking of relocating? Where is the best place for you to live. I know a great relocational astrologer : Moses Sinegar…
Venus is our values, and Sag is exploration, adventure and starting a new life on a new horizon. This traveling can also be internal, into new beliefs and philosophies. . With an overhaul or shape-shift of old belief systems to align with values more true to our true beings, and to the truth of God’s creation.
Thinking of Uranus conjunct Jupiter as it steps into Aries, reinforced by Mars in Aquarius.
The Sun is Rising, Morning Star
On January 20th, Jupiter went into Aries, conjunct Uranus in Aquarius. Venus is at the tail end of Sagittarius. We are on the ride of our lives! Ever body wants their freedom, and the ability to communicate their needs. On a global level, this is the perfect example is the protest in Egypt, demanding economic reform, a living wage, and an sustainable government. Aquarius is rebellion, and the fact that the Egyptian government has shut down the internet (Aquarius) shows that how frightened the old ways and regime are of dying. Saturn went retrograde on January 25, the day the protest erupted in Egypt. Saturn retrograde represents the crumbling of old structures that are inadequate, so the new can be built.
The current Saturn retrograde cycle, in Libra, lasts until June 12th.
(An Aquarian slogan may be ‘evolution for evolution”, as astrologer Rose Marcus says Yet, do we have to evolve through the shock , trauma and awe aspects of Aquarius only? can Aquarius be the fresh hope of spring blowing in with new visions and a renewed awareness of brotherhood?. With Chiron and Neptune, can our revolution include being more kind and loving to ourselves, to make choice that depart from worn out patterns and routines? Saturn in retrograde also brings the opportunity to make our dreams and visions into reality by practical action to create new structures to support our evolving beings. This requires conscious effort, determination and decision- making… commit to a course of action! As Venus in Capricorn back s up Capricorn’s natural ruler Saturn, these will likely be changes and commitments in our values, filtering to relationships, and finances. Saturn is i Libra, Venus’s house of ruler ship, so stand your ground if you need to, but make sure it is for the good cause of your being! Make sure you are acting on your true values… I believe that saturn/Libra, Venus/Capricorn is excellent for marriage, as it implies a beginning of a life long compact. Get married to someone you truely resonate with, ! (Venus polarity in Cancer) Start that new life! Solve all negotiations, contracts…Revamp the ones you need to , end the ones that are ancient crumbling structures.
The Full Moon On February 18th, in Leo, advances into Virgo, as the Sun changes signs into Pisces….. there may be some dramatic events! conjunct Chiron…. More exposure, vulnerability, confusion, and ultimately the opportunity for healing. Chiron in Pisces is a call from the divine to surrender….we have to listen to life, not make life listen to us! listen to your partners (Saturn in Libra).
I will illustrate my personal voyage at the moment: with Venus in Capricorn, i am seriously needing to make choices and changes in my life. My new Beloved, who i am in love with very deeply, is i think not ready to make a deeper commitment, though he wants me with him….this has created a frustration, and all my old dynamics and fears around trust and betrayal in my relationships reared their ugly heads. i ah ave also recently committed to taking a yoga class three times a week. i started on Sunday, and the fact that my wrist strength has deteriorated from chronic illness, and i could not do some simple poses thatI used to do quite easily, made me weep, and i felt all this grief (Capricorn) coming out of my body, my bones and joints (Capricorn). i know both these manifestations are in Allah’s love and mercy, but I am pretty depressed, and getting healings to help we wash though these old patterns. i am fortunate to have a partner who is a great listener, but he also suggested that i need o get some Sufi healings, which it was already my intent to do…..however, i realized that in past relationships o looked to the man to be the healer/hero. Not anymore! My beloved is my partner, not my savior. He is also dealing with his own depession and past issues, so the best thing we can do is support each other’s healing work! (Satrun in Libra, Neptune conjunct Chiron.)
the Venus in Cap- polarity of Cancer, shock that brought up much wounding in relationship old, old patterns of jealousy… yoga bringing these emotions and old grief out of my body. I h buried anger at the mistreatment at the hands of the intimate partners, and i realize, that i have to sort this out from my present partnership which I truly feel is a gift, a miracle from Allah.
Jupiter squares Pluto , to send the month off with a dynamic potential for conflict, or positive change. It may be the time when you dramatically change your life for good! What many people versed in Astrology do not realized is that squares are one of the angles that push us to act, that challenges us to grow beyond our limitations. A square braces you to grow, you have to stand up straight, not lean against the wall.
Your new life is on a new horizon. This traveling can also be internal. With an overhaul or shape-shift of old belief systems to align with values more true to our true beings, and to the truth of God’s creation. Make a decision soon, with Venus into Capricorn you want to be making a commitment, not getting stuck in stasis, in your old values and norms…. This all goes the same for relationships, if your relationship is new, are you ready to make a further, deeper commitment? Shit or get off the pot! Maybe you will relocated to live with your lover.. maybe you will relocate to a new home together…maybe you will break up an old relationship, that is holding you back from committing to your own being. Perhaps starting a new vocation or job.
Now Venus is in Capricorn, and all our explorations are asking for solidity and commitment. Arguments and a struggle of wills can be seen in relationships, and as well, deeper commitment to them. Also, very strong sexual issues that have been repressed might come up now, and emotions or feelings we haven’t spoken on can come up to be confronted and healed….this is not necessarily negative, when Capricorn opens its vulnerability (Cancer polarity) new closeness, loyalty and intimacy are possible…
A Rumi Poem for Venus in Capricorn:
Welcome difficulty.
Learn the alchemy True Human Beings know:
the moment you accept what troubles
you’ve been given, the door opens.
…Welcome difficulty as a familiar comrade.
Joke with torment brought by the Friend.
Sorrows are the rags of old clothes
and jackets that serve to cover,
and then are taken off. That undressing,
and the beautiful naked body underneath,
is the sweetness that comes after grief.
Rumi
Venus is now the Morning Star, rising ahead of the Sun, leading the way for the full shining of our new selves. The nodal axis of the Moon has gone into Sagittarius and Gemini. These are both mutable signs, with the ability to be flexible and adapt to change and growth. Be of good cheer! this means you will have the optimism to ravel though your being, surrender and overcome hurdles, and communicate with more ease.
it is still cold here in New York City, but the wind that almost blew me off the sidewalk yesterday ,was fresh with the promise and sweetness of spring.
Just to reiterate (Capricorn is one step forward, two steps back) :
Venus is in Capricorn …when Venus moves into Capricorn you want to be making a commitment, not getting stuck in stasis, in your old values and norms…. This all goes the same for relationships, if your relationship is new, are you ready to make a further, deeper commitment? Shit or get off the pot! Maybe you will relocated to live with your lover.. maybe you will relocate to a new home together…maybe you will break up an old relationship, that is holding you back from committing to your own being. Perhaps starting a new vocation or job.re is a link to my astro comrade Tom Lescher’s February 14th podcast. this is an excellent, humorous weekly astrology forecast.
all astrology and healing appointments made this week are by donation
please look in your heart and pay what you can afford
love
love
love
Here Comes the Sun, by our very own PIsces, George Harrison
STARS IN YOUR POCKET
Dear loving community,
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY! do you know today was the day St. Valentine was murdered? wow, so why do we celebrate it??? The name “Valentine”, derived from valens (worthy, strong, powerful), was popular in Late Antiquity. Supposedly St Valentine was a priest killed for marrying Christian couples in early Rome ,which the Emperor Claudius had decreed was illegal
if you are willing to die for what you love, you are truly transformed….
From tonight into tomorrow (February 14-15, is the Prophet Mohammad’s birthday… you cant ask for a better segue…..to die is to surrender , into the will of a higher power, Allah, God, This is what the Egyptians are showing us with their incredible spirit and courage. Mars is in Aquarius, Aquarius is the sign of trauma, rebellion, liberation and freedom. It is also the sign of friendship, collective vision, and the ideals of brotherhood… The polarity of Aquarius being in Leo, there is a call for all of us , to be galvanized by this event, and the collective trauma that we are enduring on the earth as we ruthlessly destroy each other and our Divine Mother nature instead of stewarding her,. and living together. Egypt shows us the collective power of Aquarius combined with direct action (Mars), leading to self and collective empowerment.( Leo) so does this sound like a valentine? Worthy, strong, powerful? if you rely just on your ego to be these things, and to love yourself, you are going to fall short.
So, where are you yourself in this process? are you becoming more liberated and empowered in your life? f Uranus travels conjunct Jupiter as it steps into Aries, reinforced by Mars in Aquarius. We have all the tools we need in the Universe, to empower ourselves.
here is a beautiful song by the English Folk Singer Sandy Denny, that illustrates our dilemma :
the Quiet Joys of Brotherhood
part of the reason i call this post, “the Sun is Rising” is because of the significant call to self-empowerment based on the Aquarius/ Leo axis. Leo rules the Sun, and our heart….
On January 20th, Jupiter went into Aries, conjunct Uranus in Aquarius. Venus was at the tail end of Sagittarius. We have on the ride of our lives! Ever body wants their freedom, and the ability to communicate their needs. On a global level, this is the perfect example is the protest in Egypt, demanding economic reform, a living wage, and an sustainable government. Aquarius is rebellion, and the fact that the Egyptian government has shut down the internet (Aquarius) shows that how frightened the old ways and regime are of dying.
Friday, Feb 11, Egypt is FREE!!! Mubarak has stepped down… and we will see who takes hold of the government. It is exhilarating that a whole country has demanded its freedom and gotten it! We will see now what happens,with negotiating (Saturn in Libra) between the military and the protesters….will we get a new totalitarian regime, or will we get a true democracy for and by the people. .. 32 years ago today, the Shah of Iran was deposed, and a new totalitarian regime was put into place. Let us pray for real freedom!
Here comes the Sun
An intense and powerful solar flare is being activated It started on February 13, and is expected to go to the 15th…..If your emotions are flaring, swinging from on extreme to the other, try meditating , yoga ,calm your schedule down, and communicate! iIf you are experiencing a creative surge, go for it! You can here how the flare sounds on this site: For me it at first sounds like static, but the spiritual and magnetic energy in it is quite remarkable.
EARTH-DIRECTED SOLAR FLARE: On Feb. 13th at 1738 UT, sunspot 1158 unleashed the strongest solar flare of the year so far, an M6.6-category blast. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory recorded an intense flash of extreme ultraviolet radiation, circled below:
The eruption produced a loud blast of radio waves heard in shortwave receivers around the dayside of our planet. In New Mexico, amateur radio astronomer Thomas Ashcraft recorded these sounds at 19 to 21 MHz. “This was some of the strongest radio bursting of the new solar cycle,” he says. “What a great solar day.”
Preliminary coronagraph data from STEREO-A and SOHO agree that the explosion produced a fast but not particularly bright coronal mass ejection (CME). The cloud will likely hit Earth’s magnetic field on or about Feb. 15th. High-latitude sky watchers should be alert for auroras.
The source of this activity, sunspot 1158 is growing rapidly. Click on the image to launch a 2-day movie:
http://spaceweather.com/
Thinking of Uranus conjunct Jupiter as it steps into Aries, reinforced by Mars in Aquarius… I would like to suggest that in Egypt these days we are seeing an exciting preview (if that’s the proper phrase) of Uranus in Aries: THE INTERNET ITSELF BECOMES A BATTLEGROUND.
Everyone is also on the move.. who do you know who has moved recently.? Are you thinking of relocating? Where is the best place for you to live. I know a great relocational astrologer : Moses Sinegar…
http://astrologyforthesoul.com/acgsessions.html
Venus is our values, and Sag is exploration, adventure and starting a new life on a new horizon. This traveling can also be internal, into new beliefs and philosophies. . With an overhaul or shape-shift of old belief systems to align with values more true to our true beings, and to the truth of God’s creation.
Thinking of Uranus conjunct Jupiter as it steps into Aries, reinforced by Mars in Aquarius.
The Sun is Rising, Morning Star
On January 20th, Jupiter went into Aries, conjunct Uranus in Aquarius. Venus is at the tail end of Sagittarius. We are on the ride of our lives! Ever body wants their freedom, and the ability to communicate their needs. On a global level, this is the perfect example is the protest in Egypt, demanding economic reform, a living wage, and an sustainable government. Aquarius is rebellion, and the fact that the Egyptian government has shut down the internet (Aquarius) shows that how frightened the old ways and regime are of dying. Saturn went retrograde on January 25, the day the protest erupted in Egypt. Saturn retrograde represents the crumbling of old structures that are inadequate, so the new can be built.
The current Saturn retrograde cycle, in Libra, lasts until June 12th.
(An Aquarian slogan may be ‘revolution for evolution”, as astrologer Rose Marcus says Yet, do we have to evolve through the shock , trauma and awe aspects of Aquarius only? can Aquarius be the fresh hope of spring blowing in with new visions and a renewed awareness of brotherhood?. With Chiron and Neptune, can our revolution include being more kind and loving to ourselves, to make choice that depart from worn out patterns and routines? Saturn in retrograde also brings the opportunity to make our dreams and visions into reality by practical action to create new structures to support our evolving beings. This requires conscious effort, determination and decision- making… commit to a course of action! As Venus in Capricorn back s up Capricorn’s natural ruler Saturn, these will likely be changes and commitments in our values, filtering to relationships, and finances. Saturn is i Libra, Venus’s house of ruler ship, so stand your ground if you need to, but make sure it is for the good cause of your being! Make sure you are acting on your true values… I believe that saturn/Libra, Venus/Capricorn is excellent for marriage, as it implies a beginning of a life long compact. Get married to someone you truely resonate with, ! (Venus polarity in Cancer) Start that new life! Solve all negotiations, contracts…Revamp the ones you need to , end the ones that are ancient crumbling structures.
The Full Moon On February 18th, in Libra, advances into Virgo, as the Sun changes signs into Pisces….. there may be some dramatic events! conjunct Chiron…. More exposure, vulnerability, confusion, and ultimately the opportunity for healing. Chiron in Pisces is a call from the divine to surrender….we have to listen to life, not make life listen to us! listen to your partners (Saturn in Libra).
I will illustrate my personal voyage at the moment: with Venus in Capricorn, i am seriously needing to make choices and changes in my life. My new Beloved, who i am in love with very deeply, is i think not ready to make a deeper commitment, though he wants me with him….this has created a frustration, and all my old dynamics and fears around trust and betrayal in my relationships reared their ugly heads. i ah ave also recently committed to taking a yoga class three times a week. i started on Sunday, and the fact that my wrist strength has deteriorated from chronic illness, and i could not do some simple poses thatI used to do quite easily, made me weep, and i felt all this grief (Capricorn) coming out of my body, my bones and joints (Capricorn). i know both these manifestations are in Allah’s love and mercy, but I am pretty depressed, and getting healings to help we wash though these old patterns. i am fortunate to have a partner who is a great listener, but he also suggested that i need o get some Sufi healings, which it was already my intent to do…..however, i realized that in past relationships o looked to the man to be the healer/hero. Not anymore! My beloved is my partner, not my savior.
the Venus in Cap- polarity of Cancer, shock that brought up much wounding in relationship old, old pattern s of jealousy… yoga bringing these emotions and old grief out of my body. I h buried anger at the mistreatment at the hands of the intimate partners, and i realize, that i have to sort this out from my present partnership which I truly feel is a gift, a miracle from Allah.
Jupiter squares Pluto , to send the month off with a dynamic potential for conflict, or positive change. It may be the time when you dramatically change your life for good! What many people versed in Astrology do not realized is that squares are one of the angles that push us to act, that challenges us to grow beyond our limitations. A square braces you to grow, you have to stand up straight, not lean against the wall.
Your new life is on a new horizon. This traveling can also be internal. With an overhaul or shape-shift of old belief systems to align with values more true to our true beings, and to the truth of God’s creation. Make a decision soon, with Venus into Capricorn you want to be making a commitment, not getting stuck in stasis, in your old values and norms…. This all goes the same for relationships, if your relationship is new, are you ready to make a further, deeper commitment? Shit or get off the pot! Maybe you will relocated to live with your lover.. maybe you will relocate to a new home together…maybe you will break up an old relationship, that is holding you back from committing to your own being. Perhaps starting a new vocation or job.
Now Venus is in Capricorn, and all our explorations are asking for solidity and commitment. Arguments and a struggle of wills can be seen in relationships, and as well, deeper commitment to them. Also, very strong sexual issues that have been repressed might come up now, and emotions or feelings we haven’t spoken on can come up to be confronted and healed….this is not necessarily negative, when Capricorn opens its vulnerability (Cancer polarity) new closeness, loyalty and intimacy are possible…
A Rumi Poem for Venus in Capricorn:
Welcome difficulty.
Learn the alchemy True Human Beings know:
the moment you accept what troubles
you’ve been given, the door opens.
…Welcome difficulty as a familiar comrade.
Joke with torment brought by the Friend.
Sorrows are the rags of old clothes
and jackets that serve to cover,
and then are taken off. That undressing,
and the beautiful naked body underneath,
is the sweetness that comes after grief.
Rumi
Venus is now the Morning Star, rising ahead of the Sun, leading the way for the full shining of our new selves. The nodal axis of the Moon has gone into Sagittarius and Gemini. These are both mutable signs, with the ability to be flexible and adapt to change and growth. Be of good cheer! this means you will have the optimism to ravel though your being, surrender and overcome hurdles, and communicate with more ease.
it is still cold here in New York City, but the wind that almost blew me off the sidewalk yesterday ,was fresh with the promise and sweetness of spring.
Just to reiterate (Capricorn is one step forward, two steps back) :
Venus is in Capricorn …when Venus moves into Capricorn you want to be making a commitment, not getting stuck in stasis, in your old values and norms…. This all goes the same for relationships, if your relationship is new, are you ready to make a further, deeper commitment? Shit or get off the pot! Maybe you will relocated to live with your lover.. maybe you will relocate to a new home together…maybe you will break up an old relationship, that is holding you back from committing to your own being. Perhaps starting a new vocation or job.re is a link to my astro comrade Tom Lescher’s February 14th podcast. this is an excellent, humorous weekly astrology forecast.
The past is gone! The sun is shining!! Spring is coming!
all astrology and healing appointments made this week are by donation
please look in your heart and pay what you can afford
love
love
love
STARS IN YOUR POCKET
Dear loving community,
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY! do you know today was the day St. Valentine was murdered? wow, so why do we celebrate it??? The name “Valentine”, derived from valens (worthy, strong, powerful), was popular in Late Antiquity. Supposedly St Valentine was a priest killed for marrying Christian couples in early Rome ,which the Emperor Claudius had decreed was illegal
if you are willing to die for what you love, you are truly transformed….
From tonight into tomorrow (February 14-15, is the Prophet Mohammad’s birthday… you cant ask for a better segue…..to die is to surrender , into the will of a higher power, Allah, God, This is what the Egyptians are showing us with their incredible spirit and courage. Mars is in Aquarius, Aquarius is the sign of trauma, rebellion, liberation and freedom. It is also the sign of friendship, collective vision, and the ideals of brotherhood… The polarity of Aquarius being in Leo, there is a call for all of us , to be galvanized by this event, and the collective trauma that we are enduring on the earth as we ruthlessly destroy each other and our Divine Mother nature instead of stewarding her,. and living together. Egypt shows us the collective power of Aquarius combined with direct action (Mars), leading to self and collective empowerment.( Leo) so does this sound like a valentine? Worthy, strong, powerful? if you rely just on your ego to be these things, and to love yourself, you are going to fall short.
So, where are you yourself in this process? are you becoming more liberated and empowered in your life? f Uranus travels conjunct Jupiter as it steps into Aries, reinforced by Mars in Aquarius. We have all the tools we need in the Universe, to empower ourselves.
here is a beautiful song by the English Folk Singer Sandy Denny, that illustrates our dilemma :
the Quiet Joys of Brotherhood
part of the reason i call this post, “the Sun is Rising” is because of the significant call to self-empowerment based on the Aquarius/ Leo axis. Leo rules the Sun, and our heart….
On January 20th, Jupiter went into Aries, conjunct Uranus in Aquarius. Venus was at the tail end of Sagittarius. We have on the ride of our lives! Ever body wants their freedom, and the ability to communicate their needs. On a global level, this is the perfect example is the protest in Egypt, demanding economic reform, a living wage, and an sustainable government. Aquarius is rebellion, and the fact that the Egyptian government has shut down the internet (Aquarius) shows that how frightened the old ways and regime are of dying.
Friday, Feb 11, Egypt is FREE!!! Mubarak has stepped down… and we will see who takes hold of the government. It is exhilarating that a whole country has demanded its freedom and gotten it! We will see now what happens,with negotiating (Saturn in Libra) between the military and the protesters….will we get a new totalitarian regime, or will we get a true democracy for and by the people. .. 32 years ago today, the Shah of Iran was deposed, and a new totalitarian regime was put into place. Let us pray for real freedom!
Here comes the Sun
An intense and powerful solar flare is being activated It started on February 13, and is expected to go to the 15th…..If your emotions are flaring, swinging from on extreme to the other, try meditating , yoga ,calm your schedule down, and communicate! iIf you are experiencing a creative surge, go for it! You can here how the flare sounds on this site: For me it at first sounds like static, but the spiritual and magnetic energy in it is quite remarkable.
EARTH-DIRECTED SOLAR FLARE: On Feb. 13th at 1738 UT, sunspot 1158 unleashed the strongest solar flare of the year so far, an M6.6-category blast. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory recorded an intense flash of extreme ultraviolet radiation, circled below:
The eruption produced a loud blast of radio waves heard in shortwave receivers around the dayside of our planet. In New Mexico, amateur radio astronomer Thomas Ashcraft recorded these sounds at 19 to 21 MHz. “This was some of the strongest radio bursting of the new solar cycle,” he says. “What a great solar day.”
Preliminary coronagraph data from STEREO-A and SOHO agree that the explosion produced a fast but not particularly bright coronal mass ejection (CME). The cloud will likely hit Earth’s magnetic field on or about Feb. 15th. High-latitude sky watchers should be alert for auroras.
The source of this activity, sunspot 1158 is growing rapidly. Click on the image to launch a 2-day movie:
http://spaceweather.com/
Thinking of Uranus conjunct Jupiter as it steps into Aries, reinforced by Mars in Aquarius… I would like to suggest that in Egypt these days we are seeing an exciting preview (if that’s the proper phrase) of Uranus in Aries: THE INTERNET ITSELF BECOMES A BATTLEGROUND.
Everyone is also on the move.. who do you know who has moved recently.? Are you thinking of relocating? Where is the best place for you to live. I know a great relocational astrologer : Moses Sinegar…
http://astrologyforthesoul.com/acgsessions.html
Venus is our values, and Sag is exploration, adventure and starting a new life on a new horizon. This traveling can also be internal, into new beliefs and philosophies. . With an overhaul or shape-shift of old belief systems to align with values more true to our true beings, and to the truth of God’s creation.
Thinking of Uranus conjunct Jupiter as it steps into Aries, reinforced by Mars in Aquarius.
The Sun is Rising, Morning Star
On January 20th, Jupiter went into Aries, conjunct Uranus in Aquarius. Venus is at the tail end of Sagittarius. We are on the ride of our lives! Ever body wants their freedom, and the ability to communicate their needs. On a global level, this is the perfect example is the protest in Egypt, demanding economic reform, a living wage, and an sustainable government. Aquarius is rebellion, and the fact that the Egyptian government has shut down the internet (Aquarius) shows that how frightened the old ways and regime are of dying. Saturn went retrograde on January 25, the day the protest erupted in Egypt. Saturn retrograde represents the crumbling of old structures that are inadequate, so the new can be built.
The current Saturn retrograde cycle, in Libra, lasts until June 12th.
(An Aquarian slogan may be ‘revolution for evolution”, as astrologer Rose Marcus says Yet, do we have to evolve through the shock , trauma and awe aspects of Aquarius only? can Aquarius be the fresh hope of spring blowing in with new visions and a renewed awareness of brotherhood?. With Chiron and Neptune, can our revolution include being more kind and loving to ourselves, to make choice that depart from worn out patterns and routines? Saturn in retrograde also brings the opportunity to make our dreams and visions into reality by practical action to create new structures to support our evolving beings. This requires conscious effort, determination and decision- making… commit to a course of action! As Venus in Capricorn back s up Capricorn’s natural ruler Saturn, these will likely be changes and commitments in our values, filtering to relationships, and finances. Saturn is i Libra, Venus’s house of ruler ship, so stand your ground if you need to, but make sure it is for the good cause of your being! Make sure you are acting on your true values… I believe that saturn/Libra, Venus/Capricorn is excellent for marriage, as it implies a beginning of a life long compact. Get married to someone you truely resonate with, ! (Venus polarity in Cancer) Start that new life! Solve all negotiations, contracts…Revamp the ones you need to , end the ones that are ancient crumbling structures.
The Full Moon On February 18th, in Libra, advances into Virgo, as the Sun changes signs into Pisces….. there may be some dramatic events! conjunct Chiron…. More exposure, vulnerability, confusion, and ultimately the opportunity for healing. Chiron in Pisces is a call from the divine to surrender….we have to listen to life, not make life listen to us! listen to your partners (Saturn in Libra).
I will illustrate my personal voyage at the moment: with Venus in Capricorn, i am seriously needing to make choices and changes in my life. My new Beloved, who i am in love with very deeply, is i think not ready to make a deeper commitment, though he wants me with him….this has created a frustration, and all my old dynamics and fears around trust and betrayal in my relationships reared their ugly heads. i ah ave also recently committed to taking a yoga class three times a week. i started on Sunday, and the fact that my wrist strength has deteriorated from chronic illness, and i could not do some simple poses thatI used to do quite easily, made me weep, and i felt all this grief (Capricorn) coming out of my body, my bones and joints (Capricorn). i know both these manifestations are in Allah’s love and mercy, but I am pretty depressed, and getting healings to help we wash though these old patterns. i am fortunate to have a partner who is a great listener, but he also suggested that i need o get some Sufi healings, which it was already my intent to do…..however, i realized that in past relationships o looked to the man to be the healer/hero. Not anymore! My beloved is my partner, not my savior.
the Venus in Cap- polarity of Cancer, shock that brought up much wounding in relationship old, old pattern s of jealousy… yoga bringing these emotions and old grief out of my body. I h buried anger at the mistreatment at the hands of the intimate partners, and i realize, that i have to sort this out from my present partnership which I truly feel is a gift, a miracle from Allah.
Jupiter squares Pluto , to send the month off with a dynamic potential for conflict, or positive change. It may be the time when you dramatically change your life for good! What many people versed in Astrology do not realized is that squares are one of the angles that push us to act, that challenges us to grow beyond our limitations. A square braces you to grow, you have to stand up straight, not lean against the wall.
Your new life is on a new horizon. This traveling can also be internal. With an overhaul or shape-shift of old belief systems to align with values more true to our true beings, and to the truth of God’s creation. Make a decision soon, with Venus into Capricorn you want to be making a commitment, not getting stuck in stasis, in your old values and norms…. This all goes the same for relationships, if your relationship is new, are you ready to make a further, deeper commitment? Shit or get off the pot! Maybe you will relocated to live with your lover.. maybe you will relocate to a new home together…maybe you will break up an old relationship, that is holding you back from committing to your own being. Perhaps starting a new vocation or job.
Now Venus is in Capricorn, and all our explorations are asking for solidity and commitment. Arguments and a struggle of wills can be seen in relationships, and as well, deeper commitment to them. Also, very strong sexual issues that have been repressed might come up now, and emotions or feelings we haven’t spoken on can come up to be confronted and healed….this is not necessarily negative, when Capricorn opens its vulnerability (Cancer polarity) new closeness, loyalty and intimacy are possible…
A Rumi Poem for Venus in Capricorn:
Welcome difficulty.
Learn the alchemy True Human Beings know:
the moment you accept what troubles
you’ve been given, the door opens.
…Welcome difficulty as a familiar comrade.
Joke with torment brought by the Friend.
Sorrows are the rags of old clothes
and jackets that serve to cover,
and then are taken off. That undressing,
and the beautiful naked body underneath,
is the sweetness that comes after grief.
Rumi
Venus is now the Morning Star, rising ahead of the Sun, leading the way for the full shining of our new selves. The nodal axis of the Moon has gone into Sagittarius and Gemini. These are both mutable signs, with the ability to be flexible and adapt to change and growth. Be of good cheer! this means you will have the optimism to ravel though your being, surrender and overcome hurdles, and communicate with more ease.
it is still cold here in New York City, but the wind that almost blew me off the sidewalk yesterday ,was fresh with the promise and sweetness of spring.
Just to reiterate (Capricorn is one step forward, two steps back) :
Venus is in Capricorn …when Venus moves into Capricorn you want to be making a commitment, not getting stuck in stasis, in your old values and norms…. This all goes the same for relationships, if your relationship is new, are you ready to make a further, deeper commitment? Shit or get off the pot! Maybe you will relocated to live with your lover.. maybe you will relocate to a new home together…maybe you will break up an old relationship, that is holding you back from committing to your own being. Perhaps starting a new vocation or job.re is a link to my astro comrade Tom Lescher’s February 14th podcast. this is an excellent, humorous weekly astrology forecast.
The past is gone! The sun is shining!! Spring is coming!
all astrology and healing appointments made this week are by donation
please look in your heart and pay what you can afford
love
love
love
and if you get this far down, congradulations
by our very opwn Pisces George Harrison
Here Comes The Sun
STARS IN YOUR POCKET
Dear loving community,
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY! do you know today was the day St. Valentine was murdered? wow, so why do we celebrate it??? The name “Valentine”, derived from valens (worthy, strong, powerful), was popular in Late Antiquity. Supposedly St Valentine was a priest killed for marrying Christian couples in early Rome ,which the Emperor Claudius had decreed was illegal
if you are willing to die for what you love, you are truly transformed….
From tonight into tomorrow (February 14-15, is the Prophet Mohammad’s birthday… you cant ask for a better segue…..to die is to surrender , into the will of a higher power, Allah, God, This is what the Egyptians are showing us with their incredible spirit and courage. Mars is in Aquarius, Aquarius is the sign of trauma, rebellion, liberation and freedom. It is also the sign of friendship, collective vision, and the ideals of brotherhood… The polarity of Aquarius being in Leo, there is a call for all of us , to be galvanized by this event, and the collective trauma that we are enduring on the earth as we ruthlessly destroy each other and our Divine Mother nature instead of stewarding her,. and living together. Egypt shows us the collective power of Aquarius combined with direct action (Mars), leading to self and collective empowerment.( Leo) so does this sound like a valentine? Worthy, strong, powerful? if you rely just on your ego to be these things, and to love yourself, you are going to fall short.
So, where are you yourself in this process? are you becoming more liberated and empowered in your life? f Uranus travels conjunct Jupiter as it steps into Aries, reinforced by Mars in Aquarius. We have all the tools we need in the Universe, to empower ourselves.
here is a beautiful song by the English Folk Singer Sandy Denny, that illustrates our dilemma :
the Quiet Joys of Brotherhood
part of the reason i call this post, “the Sun is Rising” is because of the significant call to self-empowerment based on the Aquarius/ Leo axis. Leo rules the Sun, and our heart….
On January 20th, Jupiter went into Aries, conjunct Uranus in Aquarius. Venus was at the tail end of Sagittarius. We have on the ride of our lives! Ever body wants their freedom, and the ability to communicate their needs. On a global level, this is the perfect example is the protest in Egypt, demanding economic reform, a living wage, and an sustainable government. Aquarius is rebellion, and the fact that the Egyptian government has shut down the internet (Aquarius) shows that how frightened the old ways and regime are of dying.
Friday, Feb 11, Egypt is FREE!!! Mubarak has stepped down… and we will see who takes hold of the government. It is exhilarating that a whole country has demanded its freedom and gotten it! We will see now what happens,with negotiating (Saturn in Libra) between the military and the protesters….will we get a new totalitarian regime, or will we get a true democracy for and by the people. .. 32 years ago today, the Shah of Iran was deposed, and a new totalitarian regime was put into place. Let us pray for real freedom!
Here comes the Sun
An intense and powerful solar flare is being activated It started on February 13, and is expected to go to the 15th…..If your emotions are flaring, swinging from on extreme to the other, try meditating , yoga ,calm your schedule down, and communicate! iIf you are experiencing a creative surge, go for it! You can here how the flare sounds on this site: For me it at first sounds like static, but the spiritual and magnetic energy in it is quite remarkable.
EARTH-DIRECTED SOLAR FLARE: On Feb. 13th at 1738 UT, sunspot 1158 unleashed the strongest solar flare of the year so far, an M6.6-category blast. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory recorded an intense flash of extreme ultraviolet radiation, circled below:
The eruption produced a loud blast of radio waves heard in shortwave receivers around the dayside of our planet. In New Mexico, amateur radio astronomer Thomas Ashcraft recorded these sounds at 19 to 21 MHz. “This was some of the strongest radio bursting of the new solar cycle,” he says. “What a great solar day.”
Preliminary coronagraph data from STEREO-A and SOHO agree that the explosion produced a fast but not particularly bright coronal mass ejection (CME). The cloud will likely hit Earth’s magnetic field on or about Feb. 15th. High-latitude sky watchers should be alert for auroras.
The source of this activity, sunspot 1158 is growing rapidly. Click on the image to launch a 2-day movie:
http://spaceweather.com/
Thinking of Uranus conjunct Jupiter as it steps into Aries, reinforced by Mars in Aquarius… I would like to suggest that in Egypt these days we are seeing an exciting preview (if that’s the proper phrase) of Uranus in Aries: THE INTERNET ITSELF BECOMES A BATTLEGROUND.
Everyone is also on the move.. who do you know who has moved recently.? Are you thinking of relocating? Where is the best place for you to live. I know a great relocational astrologer : Moses Sinegar…
http://astrologyforthesoul.com/acgsessions.html
Venus is our values, and Sag is exploration, adventure and starting a new life on a new horizon. This traveling can also be internal, into new beliefs and philosophies. . With an overhaul or shape-shift of old belief systems to align with values more true to our true beings, and to the truth of God’s creation.
Thinking of Uranus conjunct Jupiter as it steps into Aries, reinforced by Mars in Aquarius.
The Sun is Rising, Morning Star
On January 20th, Jupiter went into Aries, conjunct Uranus in Aquarius. Venus is at the tail end of Sagittarius. We are on the ride of our lives! Ever body wants their freedom, and the ability to communicate their needs. On a global level, this is the perfect example is the protest in Egypt, demanding economic reform, a living wage, and an sustainable government. Aquarius is rebellion, and the fact that the Egyptian government has shut down the internet (Aquarius) shows that how frightened the old ways and regime are of dying. Saturn went retrograde on January 25, the day the protest erupted in Egypt. Saturn retrograde represents the crumbling of old structures that are inadequate, so the new can be built.
The current Saturn retrograde cycle, in Libra, lasts until June 12th.
(An Aquarian slogan may be ‘revolution for evolution”, as astrologer Rose Marcus says Yet, do we have to evolve through the shock , trauma and awe aspects of Aquarius only? can Aquarius be the fresh hope of spring blowing in with new visions and a renewed awareness of brotherhood?. With Chiron and Neptune, can our revolution include being more kind and loving to ourselves, to make choice that depart from worn out patterns and routines? Saturn in retrograde also brings the opportunity to make our dreams and visions into reality by practical action to create new structures to support our evolving beings. This requires conscious effort, determination and decision- making… commit to a course of action! As Venus in Capricorn back s up Capricorn’s natural ruler Saturn, these will likely be changes and commitments in our values, filtering to relationships, and finances. Saturn is i Libra, Venus’s house of ruler ship, so stand your ground if you need to, but make sure it is for the good cause of your being! Make sure you are acting on your true values… I believe that saturn/Libra, Venus/Capricorn is excellent for marriage, as it implies a beginning of a life long compact. Get married to someone you truely resonate with, ! (Venus polarity in Cancer) Start that new life! Solve all negotiations, contracts…Revamp the ones you need to , end the ones that are ancient crumbling structures.
The Full Moon On February 18th, in Libra, advances into Virgo, as the Sun changes signs into Pisces….. there may be some dramatic events! conjunct Chiron…. More exposure, vulnerability, confusion, and ultimately the opportunity for healing. Chiron in Pisces is a call from the divine to surrender….we have to listen to life, not make life listen to us! listen to your partners (Saturn in Libra).
I will illustrate my personal voyage at the moment: with Venus in Capricorn, i am seriously needing to make choices and changes in my life. My new Beloved, who i am in love with very deeply, is i think not ready to make a deeper commitment, though he wants me with him….this has created a frustration, and all my old dynamics and fears around trust and betrayal in my relationships reared their ugly heads. i ah ave also recently committed to taking a yoga class three times a week. i started on Sunday, and the fact that my wrist strength has deteriorated from chronic illness, and i could not do some simple poses thatI used to do quite easily, made me weep, and i felt all this grief (Capricorn) coming out of my body, my bones and joints (Capricorn). i know both these manifestations are in Allah’s love and mercy, but I am pretty depressed, and getting healings to help we wash though these old patterns. i am fortunate to have a partner who is a great listener, but he also suggested that i need o get some Sufi healings, which it was already my intent to do…..however, i realized that in past relationships o looked to the man to be the healer/hero. Not anymore! My beloved is my partner, not my savior.
the Venus in Cap- polarity of Cancer, shock that brought up much wounding in relationship old, old pattern s of jealousy… yoga bringing these emotions and old grief out of my body. I h buried anger at the mistreatment at the hands of the intimate partners, and i realize, that i have to sort this out from my present partnership which I truly feel is a gift, a miracle from Allah.
Jupiter squares Pluto , to send the month off with a dynamic potential for conflict, or positive change. It may be the time when you dramatically change your life for good! What many people versed in Astrology do not realized is that squares are one of the angles that push us to act, that challenges us to grow beyond our limitations. A square braces you to grow, you have to stand up straight, not lean against the wall.
Your new life is on a new horizon. This traveling can also be internal. With an overhaul or shape-shift of old belief systems to align with values more true to our true beings, and to the truth of God’s creation. Make a decision soon, with Venus into Capricorn you want to be making a commitment, not getting stuck in stasis, in your old values and norms…. This all goes the same for relationships, if your relationship is new, are you ready to make a further, deeper commitment? Shit or get off the pot! Maybe you will relocated to live with your lover.. maybe you will relocate to a new home together…maybe you will break up an old relationship, that is holding you back from committing to your own being. Perhaps starting a new vocation or job.
Now Venus is in Capricorn, and all our explorations are asking for solidity and commitment. Arguments and a struggle of wills can be seen in relationships, and as well, deeper commitment to them. Also, very strong sexual issues that have been repressed might come up now, and emotions or feelings we haven’t spoken on can come up to be confronted and healed….this is not necessarily negative, when Capricorn opens its vulnerability (Cancer polarity) new closeness, loyalty and intimacy are possible…
A Rumi Poem for Venus in Capricorn:
Welcome difficulty.
Learn the alchemy True Human Beings know:
the moment you accept what troubles
you’ve been given, the door opens.
…Welcome difficulty as a familiar comrade.
Joke with torment brought by the Friend.
Sorrows are the rags of old clothes
and jackets that serve to cover,
and then are taken off. That undressing,
and the beautiful naked body underneath,
is the sweetness that comes after grief.
Rumi
Venus is now the Morning Star, rising ahead of the Sun, leading the way for the full shining of our new selves. The nodal axis of the Moon has gone into Sagittarius and Gemini. These are both mutable signs, with the ability to be flexible and adapt to change and growth. Be of good cheer! this means you will have the optimism to ravel though your being, surrender and overcome hurdles, and communicate with more ease.
it is still cold here in New York City, but the wind that almost blew me off the sidewalk yesterday ,was fresh with the promise and sweetness of spring.
Just to reiterate (Capricorn is one step forward, two steps back) :
Venus is in Capricorn …when Venus moves into Capricorn you want to be making a commitment, not getting stuck in stasis, in your old values and norms…. This all goes the same for relationships, if your relationship is new, are you ready to make a further, deeper commitment? Shit or get off the pot! Maybe you will relocated to live with your lover.. maybe you will relocate to a new home together…maybe you will break up an old relationship, that is holding you back from committing to your own being. Perhaps starting a new vocation or job.re is a link to my astro comrade Tom Lescher’s February 14th podcast. this is an excellent, humorous weekly astrology forecast.
The past is gone! The sun is shining!! Spring is coming!
all astrology and healing appointments made this week are by donation
please look in your heart and pay what you can afford
love
love
love
and to close with our very own Pisces George Harrison
STARS IN YOUR POCKET
Dear loving community,
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY! do you know today was the day St. Valentine was murdered? wow, so why do we celebrate it??? The name “Valentine”, derived from valens (worthy, strong, powerful), was popular in Late Antiquity. Supposedly St Valentine was a priest killed for marrying Christian couples in early Rome ,which the Emperor Claudius had decreed was illegal
if you are willing to die for what you love, you are truly transformed….
From tonight into tomorrow (February 14-15, is the Prophet Mohammad’s birthday… you cant ask for a better segue…..to die is to surrender , into the will of a higher power, Allah, God, This is what the Egyptians are showing us with their incredible spirit and courage. Mars is in Aquarius, Aquarius is the sign of trauma, rebellion, liberation and freedom. It is also the sign of friendship, collective vision, and the ideals of brotherhood… The polarity of Aquarius being in Leo, there is a call for all of us , to be galvanized by this event, and the collective trauma that we are enduring on the earth as we ruthlessly destroy each other and our Divine Mother nature instead of stewarding her,. and living together. Egypt shows us the collective power of Aquarius combined with direct action (Mars), leading to self and collective empowerment.( Leo) so does this sound like a valentine? Worthy, strong, powerful? if you rely just on your ego to be these things, and to love yourself, you are going to fall short.
So, where are you yourself in this process? are you becoming more liberated and empowered in your life? f Uranus travels conjunct Jupiter as it steps into Aries, reinforced by Mars in Aquarius. We have all the tools we need in the Universe, to empower ourselves.
here is a beautiful song by the English Folk Singer Sandy Denny, that illustrates our dilemma :
the Quiet Joys of Brotherhood
part of the reason i call this post, “the Sun is Rising” is because of the significant call to self-empowerment based on the Aquarius/ Leo axis. Leo rules the Sun, and our heart….
On January 20th, Jupiter went into Aries, conjunct Uranus in Aquarius. Venus was at the tail end of Sagittarius. We have on the ride of our lives! Ever body wants their freedom, and the ability to communicate their needs. On a global level, this is the perfect example is the protest in Egypt, demanding economic reform, a living wage, and an sustainable government. Aquarius is rebellion, and the fact that the Egyptian government has shut down the internet (Aquarius) shows that how frightened the old ways and regime are of dying.
Friday, Feb 11, Egypt is FREE!!! Mubarak has stepped down… and we will see who takes hold of the government. It is exhilarating that a whole country has demanded its freedom and gotten it! We will see now what happens,with negotiating (Saturn in Libra) between the military and the protesters….will we get a new totalitarian regime, or will we get a true democracy for and by the people. .. 32 years ago today, the Shah of Iran was deposed, and a new totalitarian regime was put into place. Let us pray for real freedom!
Here comes the Sun
An intense and powerful solar flare is being activated It started on February 13, and is expected to go to the 15th…..If your emotions are flaring, swinging from on extreme to the other, try meditating , yoga ,calm your schedule down, and communicate! iIf you are experiencing a creative surge, go for it! You can here how the flare sounds on this site: For me it at first sounds like static, but the spiritual and magnetic energy in it is quite remarkable.
EARTH-DIRECTED SOLAR FLARE: On Feb. 13th at 1738 UT, sunspot 1158 unleashed the strongest solar flare of the year so far, an M6.6-category blast. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory recorded an intense flash of extreme ultraviolet radiation, circled below:
The eruption produced a loud blast of radio waves heard in shortwave receivers around the dayside of our planet. In New Mexico, amateur radio astronomer Thomas Ashcraft recorded these sounds at 19 to 21 MHz. “This was some of the strongest radio bursting of the new solar cycle,” he says. “What a great solar day.”
Preliminary coronagraph data from STEREO-A and SOHO agree that the explosion produced a fast but not particularly bright coronal mass ejection (CME). The cloud will likely hit Earth’s magnetic field on or about Feb. 15th. High-latitude sky watchers should be alert for auroras.
The source of this activity, sunspot 1158 is growing rapidly. Click on the image to launch a 2-day movie:
http://spaceweather.com/
Thinking of Uranus conjunct Jupiter as it steps into Aries, reinforced by Mars in Aquarius… I would like to suggest that in Egypt these days we are seeing an exciting preview (if that’s the proper phrase) of Uranus in Aries: THE INTERNET ITSELF BECOMES A BATTLEGROUND.
Everyone is also on the move.. who do you know who has moved recently.? Are you thinking of relocating? Where is the best place for you to live. I know a great relocational astrologer : Moses Sinegar…
http://astrologyforthesoul.com/acgsessions.html
Venus is our values, and Sag is exploration, adventure and starting a new life on a new horizon. This traveling can also be internal, into new beliefs and philosophies. . With an overhaul or shape-shift of old belief systems to align with values more true to our true beings, and to the truth of God’s creation.
Thinking of Uranus conjunct Jupiter as it steps into Aries, reinforced by Mars in Aquarius.
The Sun is Rising, Morning Star
On January 20th, Jupiter went into Aries, conjunct Uranus in Aquarius. Venus is at the tail end of Sagittarius. We are on the ride of our lives! Ever body wants their freedom, and the ability to communicate their needs. On a global level, this is the perfect example is the protest in Egypt, demanding economic reform, a living wage, and an sustainable government. Aquarius is rebellion, and the fact that the Egyptian government has shut down the internet (Aquarius) shows that how frightened the old ways and regime are of dying. Saturn went retrograde on January 25, the day the protest erupted in Egypt. Saturn retrograde represents the crumbling of old structures that are inadequate, so the new can be built.
The current Saturn retrograde cycle, in Libra, lasts until June 12th.
(An Aquarian slogan may be ‘revolution for evolution”, as astrologer Rose Marcus says Yet, do we have to evolve through the shock , trauma and awe aspects of Aquarius only? can Aquarius be the fresh hope of spring blowing in with new visions and a renewed awareness of brotherhood?. With Chiron and Neptune, can our revolution include being more kind and loving to ourselves, to make choice that depart from worn out patterns and routines? Saturn in retrograde also brings the opportunity to make our dreams and visions into reality by practical action to create new structures to support our evolving beings. This requires conscious effort, determination and decision- making… commit to a course of action! As Venus in Capricorn back s up Capricorn’s natural ruler Saturn, these will likely be changes and commitments in our values, filtering to relationships, and finances. Saturn is i Libra, Venus’s house of ruler ship, so stand your ground if you need to, but make sure it is for the good cause of your being! Make sure you are acting on your true values… I believe that saturn/Libra, Venus/Capricorn is excellent for marriage, as it implies a beginning of a life long compact. Get married to someone you truely resonate with, ! (Venus polarity in Cancer) Start that new life! Solve all negotiations, contracts…Revamp the ones you need to , end the ones that are ancient crumbling structures.
The Full Moon On February 18th, in Libra, advances into Virgo, as the Sun changes signs into Pisces….. there may be some dramatic events! conjunct Chiron…. More exposure, vulnerability, confusion, and ultimately the opportunity for healing. Chiron in Pisces is a call from the divine to surrender….we have to listen to life, not make life listen to us! listen to your partners (Saturn in Libra).
I will illustrate my personal voyage at the moment: with Venus in Capricorn, i am seriously needing to make choices and changes in my life. My new Beloved, who i am in love with very deeply, is i think not ready to make a deeper commitment, though he wants me with him….this has created a frustration, and all my old dynamics and fears around trust and betrayal in my relationships reared their ugly heads. i ah ave also recently committed to taking a yoga class three times a week. i started on Sunday, and the fact that my wrist strength has deteriorated from chronic illness, and i could not do some simple poses thatI used to do quite easily, made me weep, and i felt all this grief (Capricorn) coming out of my body, my bones and joints (Capricorn). i know both these manifestations are in Allah’s love and mercy, but I am pretty depressed, and getting healings to help we wash though these old patterns. i am fortunate to have a partner who is a great listener, but he also suggested that i need o get some Sufi healings, which it was already my intent to do…..however, i realized that in past relationships o looked to the man to be the healer/hero. Not anymore! My beloved is my partner, not my savior.
the Venus in Cap- polarity of Cancer, shock that brought up much wounding in relationship old, old pattern s of jealousy… yoga bringing these emotions and old grief out of my body. I h buried anger at the mistreatment at the hands of the intimate partners, and i realize, that i have to sort this out from my present partnership which I truly feel is a gift, a miracle from Allah.
Jupiter squares Pluto , to send the month off with a dynamic potential for conflict, or positive change. It may be the time when you dramatically change your life for good! What many people versed in Astrology do not realized is that squares are one of the angles that push us to act, that challenges us to grow beyond our limitations. A square braces you to grow, you have to stand up straight, not lean against the wall.
Your new life is on a new horizon. This traveling can also be internal. With an overhaul or shape-shift of old belief systems to align with values more true to our true beings, and to the truth of God’s creation. Make a decision soon, with Venus into Capricorn you want to be making a commitment, not getting stuck in stasis, in your old values and norms…. This all goes the same for relationships, if your relationship is new, are you ready to make a further, deeper commitment? Shit or get off the pot! Maybe you will relocated to live with your lover.. maybe you will relocate to a new home together…maybe you will break up an old relationship, that is holding you back from committing to your own being. Perhaps starting a new vocation or job.
Now Venus is in Capricorn, and all our explorations are asking for solidity and commitment. Arguments and a struggle of wills can be seen in relationships, and as well, deeper commitment to them. Also, very strong sexual issues that have been repressed might come up now, and emotions or feelings we haven’t spoken on can come up to be confronted and healed….this is not necessarily negative, when Capricorn opens its vulnerability (Cancer polarity) new closeness, loyalty and intimacy are possible…
A Rumi Poem for Venus in Capricorn:
Welcome difficulty.
Learn the alchemy True Human Beings know:
the moment you accept what troubles
you’ve been given, the door opens.
…Welcome difficulty as a familiar comrade.
Joke with torment brought by the Friend.
Sorrows are the rags of old clothes
and jackets that serve to cover,
and then are taken off. That undressing,
and the beautiful naked body underneath,
is the sweetness that comes after grief.
Rumi
Venus is now the Morning Star, rising ahead of the Sun, leading the way for the full shining of our new selves. The nodal axis of the Moon has gone into Sagittarius and Gemini. These are both mutable signs, with the ability to be flexible and adapt to change and growth. Be of good cheer! this means you will have the optimism to ravel though your being, surrender and overcome hurdles, and communicate with more ease.
it is still cold here in New York City, but the wind that almost blew me off the sidewalk yesterday ,was fresh with the promise and sweetness of spring.
Just to reiterate (Capricorn is one step forward, two steps back) :
Venus is in Capricorn …when Venus moves into Capricorn you want to be making a commitment, not getting stuck in stasis, in your old values and norms…. This all goes the same for relationships, if your relationship is new, are you ready to make a further, deeper commitment? Shit or get off the pot! Maybe you will relocated to live with your lover.. maybe you will relocate to a new home together…maybe you will break up an old relationship, that is holding you back from committing to your own being. Perhaps starting a new vocation or job.re is a link to my astro comrade Tom Lescher’s February 14th podcast. this is an excellent, humorous weekly astrology forecast.
The past is gone! The sun is shining!! Spring is coming!
all astrology and healing appointments made this week are by donation
please look in your heart and pay what you can afford
love
love
love
STARS IN YOUR POCKET
Dear loving community,
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY! do you know today was the day St. Valentine was murdered? wow, so why do we celebrate it??? The name “Valentine”, derived from valens (worthy, strong, powerful), was popular in Late Antiquity. Supposedly St Valentine was a priest killed for marrying Christian couples in early Rome ,which the Emperor Claudius had decreed was illegal
if you are willing to die for what you love, you are truly transformed….
From tonight into tomorrow (February 14-15, is the Prophet Mohammad’s birthday… you cant ask for a better segue…..to die is to surrender , into the will of a higher power, Allah, God, This is what the Egyptians are showing us with their incredible spirit and courage. Mars is in Aquarius, Aquarius is the sign of trauma, rebellion, liberation and freedom. It is also the sign of friendship, collective vision, and the ideals of brotherhood… The polarity of Aquarius being in Leo, there is a call for all of us , to be galvanized by this event, and the collective trauma that we are enduring on the earth as we ruthlessly destroy each other and our Divine Mother nature instead of stewarding her,. and living together. Egypt shows us the collective power of Aquarius combined with direct action (Mars), leading to self and collective empowerment.( Leo) so does this sound like a valentine? Worthy, strong, powerful? if you rely just on your ego to be these things, and to love yourself, you are going to fall short.
So, where are you yourself in this process? are you becoming more liberated and empowered in your life? f Uranus travels conjunct Jupiter as it steps into Aries, reinforced by Mars in Aquarius. We have all the tools we need in the Universe, to empower ourselves.
here is a beautiful song by the English Folk Singer Sandy Denny, that illustrates our dilemma :
the Quiet Joys of Brotherhood
part of the reason i call this post, “the Sun is Rising” is because of the significant call to self-empowerment based on the Aquarius/ Leo axis. Leo rules the Sun, and our heart….
On January 20th, Jupiter went into Aries, conjunct Uranus in Aquarius. Venus was at the tail end of Sagittarius. We have on the ride of our lives! Ever body wants their freedom, and the ability to communicate their needs. On a global level, this is the perfect example is the protest in Egypt, demanding economic reform, a living wage, and an sustainable government. Aquarius is rebellion, and the fact that the Egyptian government has shut down the internet (Aquarius) shows that how frightened the old ways and regime are of dying.
Friday, Feb 11, Egypt is FREE!!! Mubarak has stepped down… and we will see who takes hold of the government. It is exhilarating that a whole country has demanded its freedom and gotten it! We will see now what happens,with negotiating (Saturn in Libra) between the military and the protesters….will we get a new totalitarian regime, or will we get a true democracy for and by the people. .. 32 years ago today, the Shah of Iran was deposed, and a new totalitarian regime was put into place. Let us pray for real freedom!
Here comes the Sun
An intense and powerful solar flare is being activated It started on February 13, and is expected to go to the 15th…..If your emotions are flaring, swinging from on extreme to the other, try meditating , yoga ,calm your schedule down, and communicate! iIf you are experiencing a creative surge, go for it! You can here how the flare sounds on this site: For me it at first sounds like static, but the spiritual and magnetic energy in it is quite remarkable.
EARTH-DIRECTED SOLAR FLARE: On Feb. 13th at 1738 UT, sunspot 1158 unleashed the strongest solar flare of the year so far, an M6.6-category blast. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory recorded an intense flash of extreme ultraviolet radiation, circled below:
The eruption produced a loud blast of radio waves heard in shortwave receivers around the dayside of our planet. In New Mexico, amateur radio astronomer Thomas Ashcraft recorded these sounds at 19 to 21 MHz. “This was some of the strongest radio bursting of the new solar cycle,” he says. “What a great solar day.”
Preliminary coronagraph data from STEREO-A and SOHO agree that the explosion produced a fast but not particularly bright coronal mass ejection (CME). The cloud will likely hit Earth’s magnetic field on or about Feb. 15th. High-latitude sky watchers should be alert for auroras.
The source of this activity, sunspot 1158 is growing rapidly. Click on the image to launch a 2-day movie:
http://spaceweather.com/
Thinking of Uranus conjunct Jupiter as it steps into Aries, reinforced by Mars in Aquarius… I would like to suggest that in Egypt these days we are seeing an exciting preview (if that’s the proper phrase) of Uranus in Aries: THE INTERNET ITSELF BECOMES A BATTLEGROUND.
Everyone is also on the move.. who do you know who has moved recently.? Are you thinking of relocating? Where is the best place for you to live. I know a great relocational astrologer : Moses Sinegar…
http://astrologyforthesoul.com/acgsessions.html
Venus is our values, and Sag is exploration, adventure and starting a new life on a new horizon. This traveling can also be internal, into new beliefs and philosophies. . With an overhaul or shape-shift of old belief systems to align with values more true to our true beings, and to the truth of God’s creation.
Thinking of Uranus conjunct Jupiter as it steps into Aries, reinforced by Mars in Aquarius.
The Sun is Rising, Morning Star
On January 20th, Jupiter went into Aries, conjunct Uranus in Aquarius. Venus is at the tail end of Sagittarius. We are on the ride of our lives! Ever body wants their freedom, and the ability to communicate their needs. On a global level, this is the perfect example is the protest in Egypt, demanding economic reform, a living wage, and an sustainable government. Aquarius is rebellion, and the fact that the Egyptian government has shut down the internet (Aquarius) shows that how frightened the old ways and regime are of dying. Saturn went retrograde on January 25, the day the protest erupted in Egypt. Saturn retrograde represents the crumbling of old structures that are inadequate, so the new can be built.
The current Saturn retrograde cycle, in Libra, lasts until June 12th.
(An Aquarian slogan may be ‘revolution for evolution”, as astrologer Rose Marcus says Yet, do we have to evolve through the shock , trauma and awe aspects of Aquarius only? can Aquarius be the fresh hope of spring blowing in with new visions and a renewed awareness of brotherhood?. With Chiron and Neptune, can our revolution include being more kind and loving to ourselves, to make choice that depart from worn out patterns and routines? Saturn in retrograde also brings the opportunity to make our dreams and visions into reality by practical action to create new structures to support our evolving beings. This requires conscious effort, determination and decision- making… commit to a course of action! As Venus in Capricorn back s up Capricorn’s natural ruler Saturn, these will likely be changes and commitments in our values, filtering to relationships, and finances. Saturn is i Libra, Venus’s house of ruler ship, so stand your ground if you need to, but make sure it is for the good cause of your being! Make sure you are acting on your true values… I believe that saturn/Libra, Venus/Capricorn is excellent for marriage, as it implies a beginning of a life long compact. Get married to someone you truely resonate with, ! (Venus polarity in Cancer) Start that new life! Solve all negotiations, contracts…Revamp the ones you need to , end the ones that are ancient crumbling structures.
The Full Moon On February 18th, in Libra, advances into Virgo, as the Sun changes signs into Pisces….. there may be some dramatic events! conjunct Chiron…. More exposure, vulnerability, confusion, and ultimately the opportunity for healing. Chiron in Pisces is a call from the divine to surrender….we have to listen to life, not make life listen to us! listen to your partners (Saturn in Libra).
I will illustrate my personal voyage at the moment: with Venus in Capricorn, i am seriously needing to make choices and changes in my life. My new Beloved, who i am in love with very deeply, is i think not ready to make a deeper commitment, though he wants me with him….this has created a frustration, and all my old dynamics and fears around trust and betrayal in my relationships reared their ugly heads. i ah ave also recently committed to taking a yoga class three times a week. i started on Sunday, and the fact that my wrist strength has deteriorated from chronic illness, and i could not do some simple poses thatI used to do quite easily, made me weep, and i felt all this grief (Capricorn) coming out of my body, my bones and joints (Capricorn). i know both these manifestations are in Allah’s love and mercy, but I am pretty depressed, and getting healings to help we wash though these old patterns. i am fortunate to have a partner who is a great listener, but he also suggested that i need o get some Sufi healings, which it was already my intent to do…..however, i realized that in past relationships o looked to the man to be the healer/hero. Not anymore! My beloved is my partner, not my savior.
the Venus in Cap- polarity of Cancer, shock that brought up much wounding in relationship old, old pattern s of jealousy… yoga bringing these emotions and old grief out of my body. I h buried anger at the mistreatment at the hands of the intimate partners, and i realize, that i have to sort this out from my present partnership which I truly feel is a gift, a miracle from Allah.
Jupiter squares Pluto , to send the month off with a dynamic potential for conflict, or positive change. It may be the time when you dramatically change your life for good! What many people versed in Astrology do not realized is that squares are one of the angles that push us to act, that challenges us to grow beyond our limitations. A square braces you to grow, you have to stand up straight, not lean against the wall.
Your new life is on a new horizon. This traveling can also be internal. With an overhaul or shape-shift of old belief systems to align with values more true to our true beings, and to the truth of God’s creation. Make a decision soon, with Venus into Capricorn you want to be making a commitment, not getting stuck in stasis, in your old values and norms…. This all goes the same for relationships, if your relationship is new, are you ready to make a further, deeper commitment? Shit or get off the pot! Maybe you will relocated to live with your lover.. maybe you will relocate to a new home together…maybe you will break up an old relationship, that is holding you back from committing to your own being. Perhaps starting a new vocation or job.
Now Venus is in Capricorn, and all our explorations are asking for solidity and commitment. Arguments and a struggle of wills can be seen in relationships, and as well, deeper commitment to them. Also, very strong sexual issues that have been repressed might come up now, and emotions or feelings we haven’t spoken on can come up to be confronted and healed….this is not necessarily negative, when Capricorn opens its vulnerability (Cancer polarity) new closeness, loyalty and intimacy are possible…
A Rumi Poem for Venus in Capricorn:
Welcome difficulty.
Learn the alchemy True Human Beings know:
the moment you accept what troubles
you’ve been given, the door opens.
…Welcome difficulty as a familiar comrade.
Joke with torment brought by the Friend.
Sorrows are the rags of old clothes
and jackets that serve to cover,
and then are taken off. That undressing,
and the beautiful naked body underneath,
is the sweetness that comes after grief.
Rumi
Venus is now the Morning Star, rising ahead of the Sun, leading the way for the full shining of our new selves. The nodal axis of the Moon has gone into Sagittarius and Gemini. These are both mutable signs, with the ability to be flexible and adapt to change and growth. Be of good cheer! this means you will have the optimism to ravel though your being, surrender and overcome hurdles, and communicate with more ease.
it is still cold here in New York City, but the wind that almost blew me off the sidewalk yesterday ,was fresh with the promise and sweetness of spring.
Just to reiterate (Capricorn is one step forward, two steps back) :
Venus is in Capricorn …when Venus moves into Capricorn you want to be making a commitment, not getting stuck in stasis, in your old values and norms…. This all goes the same for relationships, if your relationship is new, are you ready to make a further, deeper commitment? Shit or get off the pot! Maybe you will relocated to live with your lover.. maybe you will relocate to a new home together…maybe you will break up an old relationship, that is holding you back from committing to your own being. Perhaps starting a new vocation or job.re is a link to my astro comrade Tom Lescher’s February 14th podcast. this is an excellent, humorous weekly astrology forecast.
The past is gone! The sun is shining!! Spring is coming!
all astrology and healing appointments made this week are by donation
please look in your heart and pay what you can afford
love
love
love
and to close with our very own Pisces George Harrison
STARS IN YOUR POCKET
Dear loving community,
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY! do you know today was the day St. Valentine was murdered? wow, so why do we celebrate it??? The name “Valentine”, derived from valens (worthy, strong, powerful), was popular in Late Antiquity. Supposedly St Valentine was a priest killed for marrying Christian couples in early Rome ,which the Emperor Claudius had decreed was illegal
if you are willing to die for what you love, you are truly transformed….
From tonight into tomorrow (February 14-15, is the Prophet Mohammad’s birthday… you cant ask for a better segue…..to die is to surrender , into the will of a higher power, Allah, God, This is what the Egyptians are showing us with their incredible spirit and courage. Mars is in Aquarius, Aquarius is the sign of trauma, rebellion, liberation and freedom. It is also the sign of friendship, collective vision, and the ideals of brotherhood… The polarity of Aquarius being in Leo, there is a call for all of us , to be galvanized by this event, and the collective trauma that we are enduring on the earth as we ruthlessly destroy each other and our Divine Mother nature instead of stewarding her,. and living together. Egypt shows us the collective power of Aquarius combined with direct action (Mars), leading to self and collective empowerment.( Leo) so does this sound like a valentine? Worthy, strong, powerful? if you rely just on your ego to be these things, and to love yourself, you are going to fall short.
So, where are you yourself in this process? are you becoming more liberated and empowered in your life? f Uranus travels conjunct Jupiter as it steps into Aries, reinforced by Mars in Aquarius. We have all the tools we need in the Universe, to empower ourselves.
here is a beautiful song by the English Folk Singer Sandy Denny, that illustrates our dilemma :
the Quiet Joys of Brotherhood
part of the reason i call this post, “the Sun is Rising” is because of the significant call to self-empowerment based on the Aquarius/ Leo axis. Leo rules the Sun, and our heart….
On January 20th, Jupiter went into Aries, conjunct Uranus in Aquarius. Venus was at the tail end of Sagittarius. We have on the ride of our lives! Ever body wants their freedom, and the ability to communicate their needs. On a global level, this is the perfect example is the protest in Egypt, demanding economic reform, a living wage, and an sustainable government. Aquarius is rebellion, and the fact that the Egyptian government has shut down the internet (Aquarius) shows that how frightened the old ways and regime are of dying.
Friday, Feb 11, Egypt is FREE!!! Mubarak has stepped down… and we will see who takes hold of the government. It is exhilarating that a whole country has demanded its freedom and gotten it! We will see now what happens,with negotiating (Saturn in Libra) between the military and the protesters….will we get a new totalitarian regime, or will we get a true democracy for and by the people. .. 32 years ago today, the Shah of Iran was deposed, and a new totalitarian regime was put into place. Let us pray for real freedom!
Here comes the Sun
An intense and powerful solar flare is being activated It started on February 13, and is expected to go to the 15th…..If your emotions are flaring, swinging from on extreme to the other, try meditating , yoga ,calm your schedule down, and communicate! iIf you are experiencing a creative surge, go for it! You can here how the flare sounds on this site: For me it at first sounds like static, but the spiritual and magnetic energy in it is quite remarkable.
EARTH-DIRECTED SOLAR FLARE: On Feb. 13th at 1738 UT, sunspot 1158 unleashed the strongest solar flare of the year so far, an M6.6-category blast. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory recorded an intense flash of extreme ultraviolet radiation, circled below:
The eruption produced a loud blast of radio waves heard in shortwave receivers around the dayside of our planet. In New Mexico, amateur radio astronomer Thomas Ashcraft recorded these sounds at 19 to 21 MHz. “This was some of the strongest radio bursting of the new solar cycle,” he says. “What a great solar day.”
Preliminary coronagraph data from STEREO-A and SOHO agree that the explosion produced a fast but not particularly bright coronal mass ejection (CME). The cloud will likely hit Earth’s magnetic field on or about Feb. 15th. High-latitude sky watchers should be alert for auroras.
The source of this activity, sunspot 1158 is growing rapidly. Click on the image to launch a 2-day movie:
http://spaceweather.com/
Thinking of Uranus conjunct Jupiter as it steps into Aries, reinforced by Mars in Aquarius… I would like to suggest that in Egypt these days we are seeing an exciting preview (if that’s the proper phrase) of Uranus in Aries: THE INTERNET ITSELF BECOMES A BATTLEGROUND.
Everyone is also on the move.. who do you know who has moved recently.? Are you thinking of relocating? Where is the best place for you to live. I know a great relocational astrologer : Moses Sinegar…
http://astrologyforthesoul.com/acgsessions.html
Venus is our values, and Sag is exploration, adventure and starting a new life on a new horizon. This traveling can also be internal, into new beliefs and philosophies. . With an overhaul or shape-shift of old belief systems to align with values more true to our true beings, and to the truth of God’s creation.
Thinking of Uranus conjunct Jupiter as it steps into Aries, reinforced by Mars in Aquarius.
The Sun is Rising, Morning Star
On January 20th, Jupiter went into Aries, conjunct Uranus in Aquarius. Venus is at the tail end of Sagittarius. We are on the ride of our lives! Ever body wants their freedom, and the ability to communicate their needs. On a global level, this is the perfect example is the protest in Egypt, demanding economic reform, a living wage, and an sustainable government. Aquarius is rebellion, and the fact that the Egyptian government has shut down the internet (Aquarius) shows that how frightened the old ways and regime are of dying. Saturn went retrograde on January 25, the day the protest erupted in Egypt. Saturn retrograde represents the crumbling of old structures that are inadequate, so the new can be built.
The current Saturn retrograde cycle, in Libra, lasts until June 12th.
(An Aquarian slogan may be ‘revolution for evolution”, as astrologer Rose Marcus says Yet, do we have to evolve through the shock , trauma and awe aspects of Aquarius only? can Aquarius be the fresh hope of spring blowing in with new visions and a renewed awareness of brotherhood?. With Chiron and Neptune, can our revolution include being more kind and loving to ourselves, to make choice that depart from worn out patterns and routines? Saturn in retrograde also brings the opportunity to make our dreams and visions into reality by practical action to create new structures to support our evolving beings. This requires conscious effort, determination and decision- making… commit to a course of action! As Venus in Capricorn back s up Capricorn’s natural ruler Saturn, these will likely be changes and commitments in our values, filtering to relationships, and finances. Saturn is i Libra, Venus’s house of ruler ship, so stand your ground if you need to, but make sure it is for the good cause of your being! Make sure you are acting on your true values… I believe that saturn/Libra, Venus/Capricorn is excellent for marriage, as it implies a beginning of a life long compact. Get married to someone you truely resonate with, ! (Venus polarity in Cancer) Start that new life! Solve all negotiations, contracts…Revamp the ones you need to , end the ones that are ancient crumbling structures.
The Full Moon On February 18th, in Libra, advances into Virgo, as the Sun changes signs into Pisces….. there may be some dramatic events! conjunct Chiron…. More exposure, vulnerability, confusion, and ultimately the opportunity for healing. Chiron in Pisces is a call from the divine to surrender….we have to listen to life, not make life listen to us! listen to your partners (Saturn in Libra).
I will illustrate my personal voyage at the moment: with Venus in Capricorn, i am seriously needing to make choices and changes in my life. My new Beloved, who i am in love with very deeply, is i think not ready to make a deeper commitment, though he wants me with him….this has created a frustration, and all my old dynamics and fears around trust and betrayal in my relationships reared their ugly heads. i ah ave also recently committed to taking a yoga class three times a week. i started on Sunday, and the fact that my wrist strength has deteriorated from chronic illness, and i could not do some simple poses thatI used to do quite easily, made me weep, and i felt all this grief (Capricorn) coming out of my body, my bones and joints (Capricorn). i know both these manifestations are in Allah’s love and mercy, but I am pretty depressed, and getting healings to help we wash though these old patterns. i am fortunate to have a partner who is a great listener, but he also suggested that i need o get some Sufi healings, which it was already my intent to do…..however, i realized that in past relationships o looked to the man to be the healer/hero. Not anymore! My beloved is my partner, not my savior.
the Venus in Cap- polarity of Cancer, shock that brought up much wounding in relationship old, old pattern s of jealousy… yoga bringing these emotions and old grief out of my body. I h buried anger at the mistreatment at the hands of the intimate partners, and i realize, that i have to sort this out from my present partnership which I truly feel is a gift, a miracle from Allah.
Jupiter squares Pluto , to send the month off with a dynamic potential for conflict, or positive change. It may be the time when you dramatically change your life for good! What many people versed in Astrology do not realized is that squares are one of the angles that push us to act, that challenges us to grow beyond our limitations. A square braces you to grow, you have to stand up straight, not lean against the wall.
Your new life is on a new horizon. This traveling can also be internal. With an overhaul or shape-shift of old belief systems to align with values more true to our true beings, and to the truth of God’s creation. Make a decision soon, with Venus into Capricorn you want to be making a commitment, not getting stuck in stasis, in your old values and norms…. This all goes the same for relationships, if your relationship is new, are you ready to make a further, deeper commitment? Shit or get off the pot! Maybe you will relocated to live with your lover.. maybe you will relocate to a new home together…maybe you will break up an old relationship, that is holding you back from committing to your own being. Perhaps starting a new vocation or job.
Now Venus is in Capricorn, and all our explorations are asking for solidity and commitment. Arguments and a struggle of wills can be seen in relationships, and as well, deeper commitment to them. Also, very strong sexual issues that have been repressed might come up now, and emotions or feelings we haven’t spoken on can come up to be confronted and healed….this is not necessarily negative, when Capricorn opens its vulnerability (Cancer polarity) new closeness, loyalty and intimacy are possible…
A Rumi Poem for Venus in Capricorn:
Welcome difficulty.
Learn the alchemy True Human Beings know:
the moment you accept what troubles
you’ve been given, the door opens.
…Welcome difficulty as a familiar comrade.
Joke with torment brought by the Friend.
Sorrows are the rags of old clothes
and jackets that serve to cover,
and then are taken off. That undressing,
and the beautiful naked body underneath,
is the sweetness that comes after grief.
Rumi
Venus is now the Morning Star, rising ahead of the Sun, leading the way for the full shining of our new selves. The nodal axis of the Moon has gone into Sagittarius and Gemini. These are both mutable signs, with the ability to be flexible and adapt to change and growth. Be of good cheer! this means you will have the optimism to ravel though your being, surrender and overcome hurdles, and communicate with more ease.
it is still cold here in New York City, but the wind that almost blew me off the sidewalk yesterday ,was fresh with the promise and sweetness of spring.
Just to reiterate (Capricorn is one step forward, two steps back) :
Venus is in Capricorn …when Venus moves into Capricorn you want to be making a commitment, not getting stuck in stasis, in your old values and norms…. This all goes the same for relationships, if your relationship is new, are you ready to make a further, deeper commitment? Shit or get off the pot! Maybe you will relocated to live with your lover.. maybe you will relocate to a new home together…maybe you will break up an old relationship, that is holding you back from committing to your own being. Perhaps starting a new vocation or job.re is a link to my astro comrade Tom Lescher’s February 14th podcast. this is an excellent, humorous weekly astrology forecast.
The past is gone! The sun is shining!! Spring is coming!
all astrology and healing appointments made this week are by donation
please look in your heart and pay what you can afford
love
love
love
STARS IN YOUR POCKET
Dear loving community,
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY! do you know today was the day St. Valentine was murdered? wow, so why do we celebrate it??? The name “Valentine”, derived from valens (worthy, strong, powerful), was popular in Late Antiquity. Supposedly St Valentine was a priest killed for marrying Christian couples in early Rome ,which the Emperor Claudius had decreed was illegal
if you are willing to die for what you love, you are truly transformed….
From tonight into tomorrow (February 14-15, is the Prophet Mohammad’s birthday… you cant ask for a better segue…..to die is to surrender , into the will of a higher power, Allah, God, This is what the Egyptians are showing us with their incredible spirit and courage. Mars is in Aquarius, Aquarius is the sign of trauma, rebellion, liberation and freedom. It is also the sign of friendship, collective vision, and the ideals of brotherhood… The polarity of Aquarius being in Leo, there is a call for all of us , to be galvanized by this event, and the collective trauma that we are enduring on the earth as we ruthlessly destroy each other and our Divine Mother nature instead of stewarding her,. and living together. Egypt shows us the collective power of Aquarius combined with direct action (Mars), leading to self and collective empowerment.( Leo) so does this sound like a valentine? Worthy, strong, powerful? if you rely just on your ego to be these things, and to love yourself, you are going to fall short.
So, where are you yourself in this process? are you becoming more liberated and empowered in your life? f Uranus travels conjunct Jupiter as it steps into Aries, reinforced by Mars in Aquarius. We have all the tools we need in the Universe, to empower ourselves.
here is a beautiful song by the English Folk Singer Sandy Denny, that illustrates our dilemma :
the Quiet Joys of Brotherhood
part of the reason i call this post, “the Sun is Rising” is because of the significant call to self-empowerment based on the Aquarius/ Leo axis. Leo rules the Sun, and our heart….
On January 20th, Jupiter went into Aries, conjunct Uranus in Aquarius. Venus was at the tail end of Sagittarius. We have on the ride of our lives! Ever body wants their freedom, and the ability to communicate their needs. On a global level, this is the perfect example is the protest in Egypt, demanding economic reform, a living wage, and an sustainable government. Aquarius is rebellion, and the fact that the Egyptian government has shut down the internet (Aquarius) shows that how frightened the old ways and regime are of dying.
Friday, Feb 11, Egypt is FREE!!! Mubarak has stepped down… and we will see who takes hold of the government. It is exhilarating that a whole country has demanded its freedom and gotten it! We will see now what happens,with negotiating (Saturn in Libra) between the military and the protesters….will we get a new totalitarian regime, or will we get a true democracy for and by the people. .. 32 years ago today, the Shah of Iran was deposed, and a new totalitarian regime was put into place. Let us pray for real freedom!
Here comes the Sun
An intense and powerful solar flare is being activated It started on February 13, and is expected to go to the 15th…..If your emotions are flaring, swinging from on extreme to the other, try meditating , yoga ,calm your schedule down, and communicate! iIf you are experiencing a creative surge, go for it! You can here how the flare sounds on this site: For me it at first sounds like static, but the spiritual and magnetic energy in it is quite remarkable.
EARTH-DIRECTED SOLAR FLARE: On Feb. 13th at 1738 UT, sunspot 1158 unleashed the strongest solar flare of the year so far, an M6.6-category blast. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory recorded an intense flash of extreme ultraviolet radiation, circled below:
The eruption produced a loud blast of radio waves heard in shortwave receivers around the dayside of our planet. In New Mexico, amateur radio astronomer Thomas Ashcraft recorded these sounds at 19 to 21 MHz. “This was some of the strongest radio bursting of the new solar cycle,” he says. “What a great solar day.”
Preliminary coronagraph data from STEREO-A and SOHO agree that the explosion produced a fast but not particularly bright coronal mass ejection (CME). The cloud will likely hit Earth’s magnetic field on or about Feb. 15th. High-latitude sky watchers should be alert for auroras.
The source of this activity, sunspot 1158 is growing rapidly. Click on the image to launch a 2-day movie:
http://spaceweather.com/
Thinking of Uranus conjunct Jupiter as it steps into Aries, reinforced by Mars in Aquarius… I would like to suggest that in Egypt these days we are seeing an exciting preview (if that’s the proper phrase) of Uranus in Aries: THE INTERNET ITSELF BECOMES A BATTLEGROUND.
Everyone is also on the move.. who do you know who has moved recently.? Are you thinking of relocating? Where is the best place for you to live. I know a great relocational astrologer : Moses Sinegar…
http://astrologyforthesoul.com/acgsessions.html
Venus is our values, and Sag is exploration, adventure and starting a new life on a new horizon. This traveling can also be internal, into new beliefs and philosophies. . With an overhaul or shape-shift of old belief systems to align with values more true to our true beings, and to the truth of God’s creation.
Thinking of Uranus conjunct Jupiter as it steps into Aries, reinforced by Mars in Aquarius.
The Sun is Rising, Morning Star
On January 20th, Jupiter went into Aries, conjunct Uranus in Aquarius. Venus is at the tail end of Sagittarius. We are on the ride of our lives! Ever body wants their freedom, and the ability to communicate their needs. On a global level, this is the perfect example is the protest in Egypt, demanding economic reform, a living wage, and an sustainable government. Aquarius is rebellion, and the fact that the Egyptian government has shut down the internet (Aquarius) shows that how frightened the old ways and regime are of dying. Saturn went retrograde on January 25, the day the protest erupted in Egypt. Saturn retrograde represents the crumbling of old structures that are inadequate, so the new can be built.
The current Saturn retrograde cycle, in Libra, lasts until June 12th.
(An Aquarian slogan may be ‘revolution for evolution”, as astrologer Rose Marcus says Yet, do we have to evolve through the shock , trauma and awe aspects of Aquarius only? can Aquarius be the fresh hope of spring blowing in with new visions and a renewed awareness of brotherhood?. With Chiron and Neptune, can our revolution include being more kind and loving to ourselves, to make choice that depart from worn out patterns and routines? Saturn in retrograde also brings the opportunity to make our dreams and visions into reality by practical action to create new structures to support our evolving beings. This requires conscious effort, determination and decision- making… commit to a course of action! As Venus in Capricorn back s up Capricorn’s natural ruler Saturn, these will likely be changes and commitments in our values, filtering to relationships, and finances. Saturn is i Libra, Venus’s house of ruler ship, so stand your ground if you need to, but make sure it is for the good cause of your being! Make sure you are acting on your true values… I believe that saturn/Libra, Venus/Capricorn is excellent for marriage, as it implies a beginning of a life long compact. Get married to someone you truely resonate with, ! (Venus polarity in Cancer) Start that new life! Solve all negotiations, contracts…Revamp the ones you need to , end the ones that are ancient crumbling structures.
The Full Moon On February 18th, in Libra, advances into Virgo, as the Sun changes signs into Pisces….. there may be some dramatic events! conjunct Chiron…. More exposure, vulnerability, confusion, and ultimately the opportunity for healing. Chiron in Pisces is a call from the divine to surrender….we have to listen to life, not make life listen to us! listen to your partners (Saturn in Libra).
I will illustrate my personal voyage at the moment: with Venus in Capricorn, i am seriously needing to make choices and changes in my life. My new Beloved, who i am in love with very deeply, is i think not ready to make a deeper commitment, though he wants me with him….this has created a frustration, and all my old dynamics and fears around trust and betrayal in my relationships reared their ugly heads. i ah ave also recently committed to taking a yoga class three times a week. i started on Sunday, and the fact that my wrist strength has deteriorated from chronic illness, and i could not do some simple poses thatI used to do quite easily, made me weep, and i felt all this grief (Capricorn) coming out of my body, my bones and joints (Capricorn). i know both these manifestations are in Allah’s love and mercy, but I am pretty depressed, and getting healings to help we wash though these old patterns. i am fortunate to have a partner who is a great listener, but he also suggested that i need o get some Sufi healings, which it was already my intent to do…..however, i realized that in past relationships o looked to the man to be the healer/hero. Not anymore! My beloved is my partner, not my savior.
the Venus in Cap- polarity of Cancer, shock that brought up much wounding in relationship old, old pattern s of jealousy… yoga bringing these emotions and old grief out of my body. I h buried anger at the mistreatment at the hands of the intimate partners, and i realize, that i have to sort this out from my present partnership which I truly feel is a gift, a miracle from Allah.
Jupiter squares Pluto , to send the month off with a dynamic potential for conflict, or positive change. It may be the time when you dramatically change your life for good! What many people versed in Astrology do not realized is that squares are one of the angles that push us to act, that challenges us to grow beyond our limitations. A square braces you to grow, you have to stand up straight, not lean against the wall.
Your new life is on a new horizon. This traveling can also be internal. With an overhaul or shape-shift of old belief systems to align with values more true to our true beings, and to the truth of God’s creation. Make a decision soon, with Venus into Capricorn you want to be making a commitment, not getting stuck in stasis, in your old values and norms…. This all goes the same for relationships, if your relationship is new, are you ready to make a further, deeper commitment? Shit or get off the pot! Maybe you will relocated to live with your lover.. maybe you will relocate to a new home together…maybe you will break up an old relationship, that is holding you back from committing to your own being. Perhaps starting a new vocation or job.
Now Venus is in Capricorn, and all our explorations are asking for solidity and commitment. Arguments and a struggle of wills can be seen in relationships, and as well, deeper commitment to them. Also, very strong sexual issues that have been repressed might come up now, and emotions or feelings we haven’t spoken on can come up to be confronted and healed….this is not necessarily negative, when Capricorn opens its vulnerability (Cancer polarity) new closeness, loyalty and intimacy are possible…
A Rumi Poem for Venus in Capricorn:
Welcome difficulty.
Learn the alchemy True Human Beings know:
the moment you accept what troubles
you’ve been given, the door opens.
…Welcome difficulty as a familiar comrade.
Joke with torment brought by the Friend.
Sorrows are the rags of old clothes
and jackets that serve to cover,
and then are taken off. That undressing,
and the beautiful naked body underneath,
is the sweetness that comes after grief.
Rumi
Venus is now the Morning Star, rising ahead of the Sun, leading the way for the full shining of our new selves. The nodal axis of the Moon has gone into Sagittarius and Gemini. These are both mutable signs, with the ability to be flexible and adapt to change and growth. Be of good cheer! this means you will have the optimism to ravel though your being, surrender and overcome hurdles, and communicate with more ease.
it is still cold here in New York City, but the wind that almost blew me off the sidewalk yesterday ,was fresh with the promise and sweetness of spring.
Just to reiterate (Capricorn is one step forward, two steps back) :
Venus is in Capricorn …when Venus moves into Capricorn you want to be making a commitment, not getting stuck in stasis, in your old values and norms…. This all goes the same for relationships, if your relationship is new, are you ready to make a further, deeper commitment? Shit or get off the pot! Maybe you will relocated to live with your lover.. maybe you will relocate to a new home together…maybe you will break up an old relationship, that is holding you back from committing to your own being. Perhaps starting a new vocation or job.re is a link to my astro comrade Tom Lescher’s February 14th podcast. this is an excellent, humorous weekly astrology forecast.
The past is gone! The sun is shining!! Spring is coming!
Venus and Jupiter Direct -From Travails to Happy Trails!
Venus stationed direct November 17 (Thursday), and went direct yesterday November 19..
Jupiter in Pisces, which stationed direct with Venus, has begun a sychronized dance with her in Libra’s graceful steps. Both planets are now direct. Many people are feeling relieved, the pressure is off, to resolve, to examine to agonize, to scrutinized , to weight options. Financial restrictions are clearing up. My check finally arrived in the mail! People are on the move (Jupiter) , having made the decision to start a new life, a new job, a new love, in a new place, new horizons.
New people in your life are creating opportunity, sometimes by pressing your last old belief buttons.
In relationships of all kinds, now is the time to make that decision to let go, or, to hold on and enter a new phase of relationship. Both require courage and clarity. If something or someone is restricting your life, let go, with honesty (Jupiter and kindness (Venus).. speak your mind (Mars and Mercury in Sagittarius) If you are deciding to continue, be ready to open to a expanded growth period, in the situation, or with the person. (Jupiter) And hold on for the ride! whichever you choose, there is still negotiations possible or necessary as Venus goes back over her retrograde period, until she moves into Scorpio on December1, where decisions become crucial…and final. Commit, or get thrown off the ship! Pirates are boarding! (Jupiter in Pisces). It might be handy if your are good with a rapier! But fencing will only delay the inevitable. (Venus in Llibra) Then again, you may have to walk the plank.or you may negotiate a new life for all that gold bullion you have been hanging onto. .Jupiter galllently sweeps his cape to clear the ground for Venus, to clear the decks of the old, so it might take something away. to create new opportunity. This is Jupiter, so its going to be in a big way.
Together these two planets represent our beliefs, (Jupiter) and how they form our values (Venus)….what you believe is what you value, how are you being asked to shift?. Are you aligning with the new consciousness of oneness, with the earth ,with natural law, (Jupiter) in your personal life (Venus)? are you being honest with yourself and others?
Personally i am embarking on a migration to a new life, starting with going to see my new love who lives across the country, for two weeks of the Christmas holiday, into New Years. The fact of the purchased plane ticket is alternately fear inducing and joyful. Underneath these emotions lies a profound spreading sense of peace.
I wish you timely migrations, new opportunities and happy trails…
