fizzy jump

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Overview: Our holding capacity for staying fluid amidst the shifts and openings must be buoyed by a strong sense of self. Give yourself a pep talk, reminding yourself of all that you’ve been through and what your core values are if you feel overwhelmed. The rest of the summer is action packed, and these last two weeks of July highlight where you are being liberated into a whole new reality for yourself.

7/16-7/19…Adjusting and tinkering. You may be called to pull a number of tricks out of your bag. Pay more attention to the solution than to who gets the credit.
First Quarter Moon in Libra
Mercury in Leo quincunx Pluto in Capricorn
Mercury in Leo quincunx Uranus and Jupiter in Aries

7/20-7/21…Saturn moves into Libra, where it will stay until 2012. Think back to the end of October 2009. What alliances did you start building between October and early April of this year? What maturity and diplomacy have you become aware of that have supported the developments of some important relationships? If you have been in a process of ending a relationship(s), what new forms of relating are emerging for you?
Saturn enters Libra

Shine on..7/22-7/23…Celebrate the the expansions you have been working on and experiencing since October of 2009. Innovation and structure are mutually supportive:enjoy the integration
Sun enters Leo
Sun in Leo trine Uranus in Aries
Sun in Leo sextile Saturn in Libra
Jupiter stationary retrograde in Aries

7/24…Righteousness and fanaticism may rear their ugly heads. Step out of the past reactive patterns adn into humility. Be very clear about what battles you do and do not want to take on. Face the fear and be amazed athte transformations a good dose of courage can fuel.
Jupiter in Aries square Pluto in Capricorn

The Revolution..7/25-26…Saturn and Uranus face off on 7/26 for the fifth and final time, and for the only time in Libra and Aries (the other oppositions have been in Pisces/Virgo). Since the fall of 2008, where have you surrendered to some major life changes? You have no doubt done some deep work to get the essence of the structure that will truly sustain you while tearing down the old one(s) at the same time. Now, with Saturn and Uranus in cardinal signs, it’s time to act and initiate. If you have felt pulled apart, you are not the only one. Now is the time to understand and accept and move on to the new energy that has been set in motion. How has your compass shifted, and what discovery and work awaits you? A relief of pressure helps ease any growing pains. Pay attention to where you are able to track and tend the fires you have going and where you are not.
Full Moon in Aquarius
Mercury in Leo opposes Neptune in Aquarius
Sun in Leo trine Jupiter in Aries
Saturn in Libra opposes Uranus in Aries

7/27-28…Take care of the necessary logistics for whatever came up during the past few days. Careful obsessing over any particular detail: one step at a time.
Mercury enters Virgo

7/29-30…Expect restlessness and unpredictable behavior. Break out of a pattern that has been dragging you down. Make sure to get plenty of exercise and get outside to keep grounded. Sleep patterns may be disrupted.
Mars enters Libra
Mercury in Virgo trine Pluto in Capricorn
Mars in Libra opposes Uranus in Aries

Stamina and power…7/31…Get in touch with your self-discipline and focus. Channel any frustration/resentments into constructive action. What bridges are you called to build, internally and externally? If any anger/resentment becomes too difficult to bear and hostility is imminent, take a breath and write down what you are feeling before delivering any messages you may regret later.
Mars conjunct Saturn in Libra

Aspects
conjunct: fusion, merging
sextile: flow
opposes: tension, holds up the mirror for awareness
quincunx: adjust, modify
sesquisquare: adjust, reorient
square: tension, obstacles/crisis
trine: flow
stationary direct: intense focus moving outward
stationary retrograde: intense focus moving inward

Moon Cycle
New Moon: start of new cycle, seed intentions for month ahead
First Qtr Moon: crisis in action, focus on what needs to change to overcome any obstacles
Full Moon: illumination of true feelings and dynamics, culminating point
Last Qtr Moon: crisis in consciousness, preparing and letting go for new cycle

Planets (the WHAT)
Moon: nurturer
Sun: hero/heroine
Mercury: messenger
Venus: lover, friend
Mars: warrior, pioneer
Jupiter: adventurer
Saturn: disciplinarian, authority
Uranus: change agent
Neptune: mystic
Pluto: shaman, midwife

Signs (the HOW)
Aries: risk-taking, independence
Taurus: stabilization, simplicity
Gemini: storytelling, options
Cancer: tenderness, nurturing
Leo: self-expression, playfulness
Virgo: organization, humility
Libra: grace, relating to others
Scorpio: intensity, honesty
Sagittarius: optimism, exploration
Capricorn: pragmatism, leadership
Aquarius: visioning outside the box
Pisces: fluidity, compassion

RAF homing pigeons

Originally uploaded by Adelaide Archivist

Overview: The first couple of weeks of July offer a bit of break in the action until later in the month. The eclipse on 7/11 will bring up some strong emotions, and the necessary support is there for us to look at how we really feel about what’s been transpiring since mid June. Pay attention to what home really means to you, as most likely it’s undergoing some transformations and changes at this time.

7/1-7/2…Inspiration and ideas abound. Soften your approach and practical solutions appear.
Mercury in Cancer sextile Mars in Virgo
Moon in Pisces

7/3-7/4…This holiday weekend see where you can honor true interdependence in your web of community. It takes a village to pretty much anything of lasting significance; who is your tribe? This is also a good time to review your intentions around what you set in motion late November/early December 2009. How have things transformed? Take some time to reflect and set a new intention for the coming months. If you find yourself feeling cranked up/ irritated, channel it into productive action and exercise. Ask yourself what authentic actions you can take at this time.
Last Quarter Moon in Aries
Uranus in Aries Stationary Retrograde

Grounding and stabilizing…7/5-7/7…Slow down and be methodical. Get outside and witness the beauty and productivity of mother nature. Practicality and firm execution are needed.
Moon in Taurus

7/8-7/9..Create and Play…Dust off the paints and bring out the guitar. Express yourself and socialize, see a play, a concert, or go to a poetry reading. Our hearts need some attention and entertainment.
Venus in Leo opposed Neptune in Aquarius
Mercury in Cancer sextile Saturn in Virgo
Mercury enters Leo
Moon in Gemini

Cancer Solar Eclipse 7/10-7/11…After a tumultuous and busy couple of weeks, it’s time for our feelings and emotions to catch up with us. Be tender. Sow seeds of compassion and understanding as you weed out judgement and false pretenses. Atone and forgive yourself and others to make room for more love in your life. As this eclipse is in Cancer, take time to reflect on your roots and how they are impacting you today. What is home? What is family? What is security to you?
Venus moves into Virgo
Sun in Cancer sextile Mars in Virgo
Mercury in Leo trine Jupiter in Aries

7/12-7/13…Our values are transforming. Watch empathy blossom as you express your love and compassion in practical ways. See how you can support someone you care about in a simple, straightforward manner with no strings attached.
Venus in Virgo trine Pluto in Capricorn

7/14-7/15…Simplify and organize. Good days for routine tasks and errands you may have had to let slide since late June.
Moon in Virgo

Aspects
conjunct: fusion, merging
sextile: flow
opposes: tension, holds up the mirror for awareness
quincunx: adjust, modify
sesquisquare: adjust, reorient
square: tension, obstacles/crisis
trine: flow
stationary direct: intense focus moving outward
stationary retrograde: intense focus moving inward

Moon Cycle
New Moon: start of new cycle, seed intentions for month ahead
First Qtr Moon: crisis in action, focus on what needs to change to overcome any obstacles
Full Moon: illumination of true feelings and dynamics, culminating point
Last Qtr Moon: crisis in consciousness, preparing and letting go for new cycle

Planets (the WHAT)
Moon: nurturer
Sun: hero/heroine
Mercury: messenger
Venus: lover, friend
Mars: warrior, pioneer
Jupiter: adventurer
Saturn: disciplinarian, authority
Uranus: change agent
Neptune: mystic
Pluto: shaman, midwife

Signs (the HOW)
Aries: risk-taking, independence
Taurus: stabilization, simplicity
Gemini: storytelling, options
Cancer: tenderness, nurturing
Leo: self-expression, playfulness
Virgo: organization, humility
Libra: grace, relating to others
Scorpio: intensity, honesty
Sagittarius: optimism, exploration
Capricorn: pragmatism, leadership
Aquarius: visioning outside the box
Pisces: fluidity, compassion

Overview: This summer is a summer like no other we’ve experienced in our lifetimes. And we kick it off these next couple of weeks with the summer solstice on 6/21 and an eclipse on 6/26. Hopefully you took your ship out of the safe harbor during the earlier part of June, because now we need to be poised for some grand adventures. Radical commitment to both your authenticity and compassion for all living things is needed. This summer is an awesome opportunity to choose innovation over fear when faced with the unknown. Any blocks we have to adopting this attitude must be cleared.

6/16-17…The Moon in Virgo points to where we may need to be better organized in our negotiations with others. Replace righteousness with partnership in the name of quality improvement and efficiency.
Moon in Virgo, Moon conjunct Mars in Virgo

6/18-6/19…Details we may have breezily skipped over in the past must be attended to. Thankfully we can easily orient towards how the divine is in the details. Remember that it’s all good work.
First Quarter Moon in Virgo
Sun in Gemini square Saturn in Virgo
Sun in Gemini trine Neptune in Aquarius

6/20-21…Happy Father’s Day and Solstice! With the longest day of the year upon us, it’s time to celebrate the life force which sustains us. Where might you need to shine a little brighter in your world? Don’t keep your light under a bushel. Ask for healing around father/authority figures in your life and you may be pleasantly surprised with the resulting empowerment and clarity you feel.
Sun moves into Cancer
Sun in Cancer square Uranus in Aries

6/22… Reflect and restore. Tend lovingly to any strong emotions that emerge.
Moon in Scorpio

6/23…The universe is conspiring to show us exactly where we may be a tad overextended. Offer gratitude for realizing where the line is and adjust your expectations accordingly.
Sun in Cancer square Jupiter in Aries

Shedding skins…6/24-6/25…Some poignant endings are upon us. Cultivate grace in the process of letting go. Accept, grieve, and clear.
Sun in Cancer opposed Pluto in Capricorn

6/26…Capricorn Lunar Eclipse…Finding the Elder within
An issue that has been brewing for some time, most likely in the work/family/home arena, is asking for systemic, long term change. Do not attempt to fix it with a band-aid. Be a grown up about it. Look to whatever was going on for you in late March for clues as to what’s asking to be brought into consciousness at this time.

6/27…Yesterday’s eclipse may have brought up some strong feelings and unexpected information. A mature perspective is needed as we attend to the necessary communication about the impact.
Mercury in Cancer opposed Pluto in Capricorn

6/28-6/29…Movement and a different point of view help air out the strong emotions of late. Take care not to distract yourself from the security issues that need to be addressed by packing too much into your schedule.
Sun in Cancer conjunct Mercury in Cancer
Moon in Aquarius

6/30…Brings a more mellow day. Restore yourself with nourishing activities and some time to contemplate and process.
Moon in Aquarius conjunct Neptune in Aquarius

Aspects
conjunct: fusion, merging
sextile: flow
opposes: tension, holds up the mirror for awareness
quincunx: adjust, modify
sesquisquare: adjust, reorient
square: tension, obstacles/crisis
trine: flow
stationary direct: intense focus moving outward
stationary retrograde: intense focus moving inward

Moon Cycle
New Moon: start of new cycle, seed intentions for month ahead
First Qtr Moon: crisis in action, focus on what needs to change to overcome any obstacles
Full Moon: illumination of true feelings and dynamics, culminating point
Last Qtr Moon: crisis in consciousness, preparing and letting go for new cycle

Planets (the WHAT)
Moon: nurturer
Sun: hero/heroine
Mercury: messenger
Venus: lover, friend
Mars: warrior, pioneer
Jupiter: adventurer
Saturn: disciplinarian, authority
Uranus: change agent
Neptune: mystic
Pluto: shaman, midwife

Signs (the HOW)
Aries: risk-taking, independence
Taurus: stabilization, simplicity
Gemini: storytelling, options
Cancer: tenderness, nurturing
Leo: self-expression, playfulness
Virgo: organization, humility
Libra: grace, relating to others
Scorpio: intensity, honesty
Sagittarius: optimism, exploration
Capricorn: pragmatism, leadership
Aquarius: visioning outside the box
Pisces: fluidity, compassion

Proof of Wind

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Dear readers,
Thank you for all of your feedback with the new forecast format. Several of you commented on the “missing” signs: I only included the signs and planets I mentioned. But for this forecast, all signs and planets are accounted for to avoid confusion. Enjoy!

Also, for those of you in the Seattle area, there was a typo for the new moon meditation. It’s Sunday June 13 . Hope to see you there.

Overview: These next couple of weeks offer an opportunity to surge ahead. Ships are meant for sailing: it’s time to leave the safe harbor and set your course for a grand adventure. Keep in mind Orville Wright didn’t have a pilot’s license. Just go on and do it. Better to beg for forgiveness later than ask for permission now.

6/1-6/2…Even though you may feel a bit blurry still from the Neptune station on 5/31, the new directions that emerged on 5/27 become easier to visualize.
Moon in Aquarius

6/3-6/4…Unite your personal will with a commitment to the collective. Feeling needed and giving from a heart filled place are two important joys and pleasures of being alive. Where can you better demonstrate the generosity and universality of love?
Last Quarter Moon in Pisces
Mars in Leo opposes Neptune in Aquarius

6/5…We have the will triumph against all odds. Get ready for a rocket boost of self-confidence. Is life worth living? Hell yeah. There is a supernova of courage available: be mindful and assertive with what you do with it! The plus side is a willingness to initiate and trail blaze through any roadblocks of fear. The shadow side is overextension and combativeness. Don’t create enemies where there are none.
Jupiter moves into Aries

6/6…To balance the fiery energy of Jupiter moving into Aries, Mars the warrior moves into earthy Virgo. We can’t expand and trail blaze effectively without being firmly rooted in integrity and having ways to insure accountability as we grow and expand.
Mars moves into Virgo

Lift Off…6/7-6/8…Time to soar: be bold, dream big.
You can’t make an omelet without breaking eggs. What sacred fight are you tackling,and on whose behalf? Let your passion and inner truth unite to take you on the adventure of a lifetime. We have an opportunity to take a radical new step. Channel the power and passion into action on behalf of your wildest dreams, lest we get swept up in righteous rage and rash, reactive old patterns.
Jupiter in Aries conjunct Uranus in Aries

6/9-6/10…Take the new steps and insights to friends, family, and co-workers. Ask questions and gather input. See what synergy is there: seek the support and help you need.
Mercury in Taurus square Neptune in Aquarius
Mercury enters Gemini
Mercury in Gemini sextile Uranus and Jupiter in Aries

New Moon in Gemini…6/11-6/12…Support and connection comes from someone more experienced, perhaps a mentor from our past. See how the bold moves you are planning actually have been in the works for a while. The New Moon reminds us to consider our options. Careful of getting into a battle of the minds and/or indulging in gossip. Orient yourself firmly in beginner’s mind and blast out of the limiting compartmentalizations and stories you no longer need.
Mercury in Gemini square Mars in Virgo
Venus in Leo sextile Saturn in Libra

6/13-14…Take a look at how your actions fit with your beliefs and ideals. Is your heart in it? If not, we need to review where we may have been too breezy/cavalier. Where might you need to compromise to make sure you are taking pleasure and enjoying the process, not to mention having the necessary companionship to keep you inspired?
Venus enters Leo
Venus in Leo trine Uranus in Aries

6/15…Explore and expand the expression of compassion in your world. Where can you cultivate more equanimity and joy in your relationships? Take a creative risk and allow more of your heart to be seen.
Venus in Leo trine Jupiter in Aries
Mars in Virgo trine Pluto in Capricorn

Aspects
conjunct: fusion, merging
sextile: flow
opposes: tension, holds up the mirror for awareness
quincunx: adjust, modify
sesquisquare: adjust, reorient
square: tension, obstacles/crisis
trine: flow
stationary direct: intense focus moving outward
stationary retrograde: intense focus moving inward

Moon Cycle
New Moon: start of new cycle, seed intentions for month ahead
First Qtr Moon: crisis in action, focus on what needs to change to overcome any obstacles
Full Moon: illumination of true feelings and dynamics, culminating point
Last Qtr Moon: crisis in consciousness, preparing and letting go for new cycle

Planets
Moon: nurturer
Sun: hero/heroine
Mercury: messenger
Venus: lover, friend
Mars: warrior, pioneer
Jupiter: adventurer
Saturn: disciplinarian, authority
Uranus: change agent
Neptune: mystic
Pluto: shaman, midwife

Signs
Aries: risk-taking, independence
Taurus: stabilization, simplicity
Gemini: storytelling, options
Cancer: tenderness, nurturing
Leo: self-expression, playfulness
Virgo: organization, humility
Libra: grace, relating to others
Scorpio: intensity, honesty
Sagittarius: optimism, exploration
Capricorn: pragmatism, leadership
Aquarius: visioning outside the box
Pisces: fluidity, compassion

Dear readers,
Thank you for all of your feedback on my forecast! I made some changes to the format to honor some of your requests for more astrological information. Please let me know how it works for you. In italics you’ll see the astrologese, which you can easily skip over if you like. At the end of this there is a translation key for the planets and signs I mention in this forecast (note:next time I’ll include all signs and planets, even if I don’t reference them in the forecast). Try substituting the keywords for the planets and signs and see what insight emerges. This is a great way to learn astrology!

Overview: These next couple of weeks are preparation for a quantum leap of energy available to us in early June. The full moon on 5/27 promises to be action packed, take heed not to get to heady about being “right.” Instead, enjoy the exploration and options and forward momentum in the air.

5/17-18… The New Moon on 5/13 set the stage for us to discern the difference between our ideals, expectations and actual behavior in our relationships. Careful of projecting fears onto others. It’s never a black and white issue, and it’s time to develop a new story line.
Venus in Gemini at the tip of a t-square (aspect of tension) to Saturn in Virgo and Jupiter in Pisces

Getting blurry to get clear…5/19…Give up any rigid posture or role you’ve been playing by softening your vision. Cultivate flexibility and a new direction emerges.
The Sun in Taurus square (aspect of tension) Neptune in Aquarius
Venus enters Cancer
Mercury in Taurus trine (aspect of flow) Pluto in Capricorn

5/20…Options and ideas come lightening fast. Brainstorm and write them down.
The Sun in Taurus sextile (aspect of flow) to Uranus in Pisces
The Sun enters Gemini

5/21-5/22…Sufficiency versus abundance. Cultivate a sense of contentment and “enoughness.” An acceptance of present circumstances is the soil from which the vision of what you want to create grows.
The Saturn in Virgo opposes (aspect of tension, holds up the mirror for awareness) Jupiter in Pisces

5/23…Feelings and needs. Our hearts are hungry. Needs we may have been ignoring are crying out for love. Take full responsibility for strong feelings: you are your own best friend. Be mindful of responding versus reacting in your interactions,and midwife the fears that are ready to be transformed into awareness and love.
Venus in Cancer opposes (aspect of tension, holds up the mirror for awareness) Pluto in Capricorn

Delicate adjustments…5/24-5/25…Take heed that your words match your intentions and double check that you are operating from the same dictionary before jumping to conclusions in conversations. Our thoughts need some organization at this time.
The Sun in Gemini quincunx (adjust, modify) Pluto in Capricorn

Trailblazing…5/26-5/27…Full Moon in Sagittarius

Hold on to your hats for a wild ride. The universe pushed the fast forward button on us, and now it’s time to soar. Much of the spring was about gathering and recovering our resources with Mercury retrograde in Taurus. Now for something drastically different. This full moon occurs just two hours before Uranus enters Aries. The last time Uranus was in Aries was 1927-1935, and it’s recent stint in Pisces lasted about 8 years. Get ready for some pioneering revolutions in your personal world and the collective. Al Gore has said that we have enough technology and resources on this planet to address three climate changes. My hope and dream with Uranus entering Aries is that we are able to act and organize and implement what we know to address the crisis we struggle with to create a socially just and ecologically sustainable world for everyone. Here’s a video for inspiration.

5/28-5/29…Assimilate, integrate, and digest the full moon.
Mercury in Taurus Sesquisquare (adjust, reorient) Pluto in Capricorn

After and before the ecstasy, the laundry…5/30-5/31..A culminating point in any of the hard work we were able to accomplish in the last few months is upon us. You may find yourself fluctuating between intensive focus and discipline and then all of a sudden needing a nap. Surrender to these urges and let them balance your efforts.
Saturn in Virgo Stationary Direct (intense focus moving outward)
Neptune in Aquarius Stationary Retrograde (intense focus moving inward)

Planets (the WHAT)
Sun: hero/heroine
Mercury: messenger
Venus: lover, friend
Jupiter: adventurer
Saturn: disciplinarian, authority
Uranus: change agent
Neptune: mystic
Pluto: shaman, midwife

Signs (the HOW)
Aries: risk-taking, independence
Taurus: stabilization, simplicity
Gemini: storytelling, options
Cancer: tenderness, nurturing
Virgo: organization, humility
Sagittarius: optimism, exploration
Capricorn: pragmatism, leadership
Aquarius: visioning outside the box
Pisces: fluidity, compassion

Beltane Fire Festival 2008 – Beltane Bonfire

Originally uploaded by Two Truths

Overview: For most of the first two weeks of May, Mercury is still retrograde in Taurus (turns direct on 5/11) keeping the focus on the very stuff of our lives. Don’t make grand plans to move forward until later in May. We need time to integrate and synthesize the last week of April.

5/1…Happy May Day! The traditional holiday, Beltane, was celebrated with bonfires to purify and cleanse the spirit. Release any remaining dregs of any winter stagnation to fully launch into a productive growing season. Use this weekend to recharge after a full week and get reconnected to your passion.

5/2 Sunday brings a more serious and pensive energy to the forefront; use the focus to finish up a task you’ve been putting off.

5/3…Clarify goals and priorities. Enjoy building a strong foundation for your valuable ideas and projects to flourish.

5/4-5/5…Practicality and passion may at first glance appear to be irreconcilable. But an honest second look reveals how they balance one another in a dynamic dance.

5/6-5/7…Brings a more mellow and inspired tone to the air. Surrender to the experiences you are having and soften the edges where appropriate.

Mom’s Day…5/8-5/9…This mother’s day weekend enjoy a trip down memory lane, taking note of times when you have felt loved and cared for. See if any common themes emerge.

5/10-5/11..May find us both restless and exhausted at the tail end of Mercury retrograde. Communication and technology hiccups remind us to slow down, enjoy the spring, and have a good laugh.

5/12-5/13…New Moon in Taurus…Simplify for Abundance to Flow
This new moon brings up questions around stability, specifically in our relationships. Let go and release fears around security in order to explore your options. The decisions we are pressed to make highlight where we need to commit. By checking overly idealistic expectations at the door and simplifying back to our core values, a more stable and fertile option presents itself.

5/14..The moon enters Gemini, bringing a chatty and mental energy to the day. Make sure to ground yourself to avoid getting scattered and then take advantage of the ideas and articulations coming to you know. Good day for writing, communicating, and sales.

5/15-5/16…On Saturday get out and about and socialize. We need ideas and conversations to inspire us. Sunday the moon enters Cancer: take it easy and putter around your home.

Spring Storm

Originally uploaded by imjackhandy

Overview: The last couple weeks of April bring a changing spring landscape with Mercury turning retrograde and close out with a strong full moon in Scorpio. We may need to spend some time reflecting on where our resources are going. Mindfulness and a slower pace are needed to process and respond to everything swirling around us. Hold your emotions tenderly and loosely as they come up to allow your true feelings to emerge.

4/16-4/17…Appearances can be deceiving. We must hold news gently, as it’s bound to shape shift into something different with Mercury turning retrograde until 5/11. Use the next few weeks to reflect on your quality of life, simplify, and to cultivate more mindfulness about where your resources such as time and money are really going. Consider moving your money to a local community bank or credit union if you haven’t already. Personally and collectively we have an opportunity to work on being in right relationship with money. Here are some links to resources to support that process:
Move Your Money Movement
Move Your Money video
Slow Money Alliance
Soul of Money Institute

4/18…Enjoy an inspired Sunday. Go slow and see what signs of spring you can find to delight your senses.

4/19…Sun enters Taurus today. Let your body and instincts point you to where stabilization and practicality are needed. Use these instincts to help you ground and get out of any broken record stories you may have gotten caught up in over a material detail.

4/20…Follow the natural rhythm of today and you can accomplish quite a lot.

4/21-4/22…On 4/22 we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. In what ways would you like to be a better steward of your personal and our collective resources on this planet? Do yourself and the world a favor by treating yourself and others as kindly as you wish we treated the earth.

4/23-4/24…Finds us needing to let go of an overly idealistic expectation of another and embrace a new, more grounded perspective on the support and connection that has been there all along.

4/25-4/26…What ways are you stabilizing and integrating from changes that started in the fall of 2008? Planning and a pragmatic attitude are needed to prepare for the long term and to accommodate shifts in perspective and circumstances.

4/27-4/28…Busy couple of days culminating with a strong full moon in Scorpio on 4/28. Emotional purging and processing is necessary to recalibrate where our true feelings lie. We may need to make some decisions around our resources; take care not to get overly attached/swayed by the physical form. Remember it’s a representation of a much deeper and powerful process and appearances can be deceiving without the full story and context. Luckily faith and inspiration are available for us to tap into so you can make sure that whatever you do at the crossroads you now face incorporates your resilience and ingenuity in the face of any situation.

4/29-4/30…Take a breather and make sure to look far as well as near amidst the emotionally charged events of late. Where do we need to be reminded of the meaning and purpose behind any drama? Expand your mind and perspective by taking some time exploring off the beaten path.

goose – duck – chicken

Originally uploaded by sulamith.sallmann

Overview: This month will test our ability to stabilize and simplify in the midst of a changing landscape. Think about how a farmer has to adapt constantly to a shifting marketplace and weather patterns; how can you honor this natural process in your life with the dynamic circumstances you may be experiencing? Initiate projects for spring during the first week (and send your taxes in if you haven’t already); the closer we get to Mercury turning retrograde (4/17), the wonkier the energy is for starting things. Until it turns direct mid May we have a great opportunity to finish what we’ve already started. Make sure to double check details regardless.

4/1…Self-confidence stirs from a deeper place. Utilize the optimism and passion as you move forward into a practical strategy.

Mercury’s entrance into earthy Taurus on 4/2 supports a methodical approach as we consider what building blocks and resources we need. Kick up your heels Friday evening and continuing on into 4/3 we are ready for some playtime.

Happy Easter 4/5…Celebrating Life…What transformations and transitions are you present to in your life and in your community? Check into levels of resistance/acceptance surrounding these changes. What might be the deeper underlying purpose? Honor the fertility and abundance of springtime by giving thanks to what truly nurtures you.

4/6…Brings an underlying intensity to the surface. What long term dynamics are you aware of, especially relating to anything initiated late August, early September? Time for some honesty and probing questions to see where the strengths and weaknesses are.

4/7-4/9…Saturn moves back into Virgo, where it will stay until mid July of this year, urging us to stay on task and grounded in the details. From 10/07-10/09 Saturn was in Virgo. What did you clean up in your life? What reorganization took place? This was an excellent time to learn new skills, take on a school program, improve health and diet, and increase overall organization and efficiency in your life. From now until July we get another opportunity to clean up our act. Saturn has been a major factor in the strong winds of change we have been experiencing since the fall of 2008 when Saturn the structure maker first started its dance opposing Uranus the freedom-loving innovator. They oppose one another again later this month (4/26). Look back to the other opposition dates to review what you’ve learned and how your approach to paradigm shifts has improved: 11/4/08, 2/5/09, 9/15/09.

4/10-4/11 This weekend enjoy the generosity and tenderness in the air. Make sure to leave spaces in and between any scheduled activities to connect and loose track of time. Spend some moments by a body of water if you can. If doubts/overwhelm creep in, see where you can be more gentle and magnanimous with yourself and others.
4/12-4/13…After an expansive weekend, we are ready to take initiative. Adjustments are called for. Make sure to not skimp on exercise.

4/14..New Moon in Aries…Igniting a match…
Take advantage of this quick window of opportunity to put action to your dreams before Mercury goes retrograde on 4/17. Our passion is a sacred fuel; combine it with your values and you are unstoppable. Use this torch to burn through any remaining winter stagnation.

4/15…No need to hurry, take your time and be mindful of what you’re doing. Get outside and explore your senses and instincts. Double check plans and details.

Reflecting

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Overview: The last two weeks of March bring in a rush of spring energy, culminating in an edgy full moon on 3/29. Spring cleaning is needed to shed the layers we no longer need and to clear the space for the seeds we are planting.
3/16-3/17…Soften and expand into any places in your mind, body, and spirit that became stuck or stiff during the winter. Time to breath new life and energy in our space.

3/18-3/19…Careful of reacting to the fresh ideas and creativity freed up by the new moon with negative thinking. Instead, consider a step by step approach where at every tun you have options to take a more thoughtful and considerate direction.

Resistance is here…3/20..which means we’ve hit upon something that needs to be addressed in a more conscious manner. The challenge is to let go of our attachment to the strategy we think we need to get to the desired outcome.
We are pushing up through the soil to the sun: trust your instincts and life itself to lead you.

Test of patience…3/21…Be reasonable with any timelines you are considering, and open to enlisting the help of others. Careful of loosing your cool; accept the challenges for what they are.

3/22 A new powerful strategy reveals itself. You have the freedom to take it or leave it.

3/23-25…Spring cleaning is needed so we can make space for new growth. Clear out the clutter, have the difficult conversation, empty your cup and look to see where you can give closure to what is ending at this time. Release the drama and open your heart to the mystery and creativity of the moment.

3/26-27…Regroup and attend to the details. See how you can be accountable to your values in a practical way.

Polarized No Longer…3/28-29…Full Moon in Libra
Show up in new ways in your relationships. We are fearless and courageous with our words; just take care that sharing the fiery vision is coming from a place of compassion versus antagonism. Time to release some ideals and black and white thinking that no longer serves us to better direct our energy towards a shared vision. Don’t be afraid of differing points of view. Remember that diversity brings strength to a system, and you don’t have to like someone to respect them and benefit from their input and support.

3/30-31…Take your time with conversations and negotiations resulting from whatever bloomed and expanded for you with the full moon. On 3/31 make sure to take some time and enjoy the senses with good music, food, and company to honor Venus’s entrance into Taurus.

The Curl – Haiti charity relief, US $800 raised!

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Overview: After the expansive full moon on 2/28, we may be feeling restless and ready to move forward. However, the first couple of weeks of March we must take care of some important communication and consider how our plans for the spring impact others in our world. We may need to breakdown to break through 3/9-3/11; remember that you don’t need to figure it all out, just be honest with how you feel and what you want. The Pisces new moon on 3/15 helps us to release and let go of fears we no longer need to carry and plants the seed for new, more compassionate possibilities.

3/1…Communicate your intuitions and perceptions; we are riding on the tails of an expansive full moon yesterday. It may take a couple of tries to get your message across; don’t give up.

The diplomat…3/2…Call it as you see it with courtesy and respect. Time to negotiate a third way through any polarities you are experiencing.

3/3-4…The difficult questions we looked at earlier in the week break open to possibilities we hadn’t yet fathomed. The depths of our perceptions can renew and replenish our spirit.

My way…3/5…Careful of blowing an interpersonal situation out of proportion. Poise is needed, not clever comebacks, to better channel our power and passion by accepting the limits of our personal will and truly attempting to understand the needs of others.

Let Freedom Reign…3/6-7…Take a risk and explore something new this weekend. With the moon in Sagittarius, the sign of the explorer and philosopher and Venus entering the feisty sign of Aries, we are in the mood for an adventure.

3/8-9….Switch out negative thinking with a mature perspective. The pressure is on our relationships to grow and deepen on 3/9. Remember that when you point the finger at another three fingers point back at you. We will most likely encounter some strong projections; by owning these instead of blaming others we create a lasting foundation of trust and respect with those we care about.

A turning point of passion…3/10-3/11…on 3/10 Mars, the planet of passion, action, and courage turns direct; it has been retrograde in Leo since Dec 20. Where have you directed and realigned your passion and motivation to more personal matters in the past three months? Retrograde phases of any planet are an opportunity to retrace our steps and reclaim something of value. This Mars cycle in particular dealt with our heart, romance, creativity, and the inner child. You may have experienced some hiccups and delays in external events and planning; but take care as the tide is turning and our energy levels and ability to execute should ramp up accordingly in the coming weeks as we move further into the spring.

Directly following the Mars station on 3/11 Venus, goddess of love, connection, and values, squares off with Pluto, god of the underworld and deep transformation. Passion and intensity are in the air. This aspect puts pressure on our relationships. We must change and deepen our commitment to that which we value and love and let go and release that which we have outgrown. Issues that come up in relationships have deeper roots than we may initially realize. Let go of power plays and embrace radical honesty. Be fearless and go to the essence of the matter at hand; greater trust and intimacy are available for those who choose to make this journey.

3/12..Take some time to catch your breath and reflect.

Waves are crashing on our shore…3/13-3/15…Innovation and ideas come fast and furious. Sleep patterns may be disturbed by all the electric energy in the air (Uranus, the radical liberator is joining Mercury the messenger in Pisces). Just go with it and write down the sparkling truths flashing through your mind. That and go easy on the caffeine J

Pisces New Moon 3/15…”Compassion is the Radicalism of our times” –H.H. the Dalai Lama

Go beyond your limits. The dreamer has some messages for us. Take heed and listen. Mystical experiences are likely and available to facilitate the liberation of our soul and spirit from any self-imposed limitations that are no longer relevant. Be open and receptive to experiencing compassion, faith, and forgiveness in new ways.