The Sun Trines Pluto

“maggie and milly and molly and may
went down to the beach (to play one day)

and maggie discovered a shell that sang
so sweetly she couldn’t remember her troubles

milly befriended a stranded star
whose rays five languid fingers were;

molly was chased by a horrible thing
which raced sideways while blowing bubbles:and

may came home with a smooth round stone
as small as a world and as large as alone.

For whatever we lose (like a you or a me)
it’s always ourselves we find in the sea.” ee cummings

If you have been challenged by the ongoing influence of the Cardinal Cross, today’s Sun/Pluto trine in earth provides a good time to start the process of reclaiming courage and power. This is reflected in the Sun’s evolution from the Sabian symbol of 13 degrees of Taurus, ” A porter carrying heavy baggage,” to the one for 14 Taurus, “On the beach, children play while shellfish grope at the edge of the water.” The shellfish symbolize evolution from a creature of the sea (the emotional or psychic realms) to a creature of the land. This speaks of integrating various levels of consciousness. The shellfish and the children are both evolving harmoniously . The idea behind these symbols is to move from the burden of carrying heavy baggage to a place where you can return to a state of innocence – free of worries and problems. Often a quiet place in nature can restore a sense of harmony and interconnectedness. It can help return concerns about the big picture to the basics where pragmatic steps can be taken one at a time and restore a sense of wholeness.

Amelia Shea specializes in issues of family, relationship and transition as well as life path and career.She can be reached at 603 654 1043, amelia.shea@comcast.net and ameliashea.com.Her readings start at $30.All times mentioned at EDT .

Sabian symbol quotes from 360 Degrees of Wisdom by Lynda Hill All times mentioned are EDT.

Solar eclipse in Taurus

“We owe most of our great inventions and most of the achievements of genius to idleness – either enforced or chosen.  Agatha Christie

There is an annular solar eclipse this Tuesday April 29 at 8 degrees of Taurus. One of the Sabian symbols associated with this placement is, “A sleigh without snow.”

This image calls to mind the idea the conditions may not right for action and that better timing might exist in the future.  If you are experiencing frustration in your life now it would bode well to break the focus – to let go of the way you are thinking about it – and let innovative and creative solutions arise. Patience is advised.

This is a New Moon Eclipse and opens a new chapter of life for you indicated by the house it falls in.

Sabian symbol quote from 360 Degrees of Wisdom by Linda Hill, Agatha Christie quote from Divine Sparks by Karen Spreestra. All times mentioned are EDT.