Amelia’s Blog

“You can’t stop the waves but you can learn to surf.” Jon Kabat-Zinn

“Empathy has no script. There’s no wrong way or right way to do it. It’s simply listening, holding space, witholding judgment, emotionally connecting and communicating that incredibly healing message of, ‘you’re not alone.’ Brene Brown

We just passed the midpoint between the two Eclipses -the Lunar Eclipse on the 7th and the Solar Eclipse on Sunday the 21st. The time between eclipses can feel a bit unsteady at times and it’s best to keep a balanced perspective and stay focused in the present.

There can be more personal vulnerability this week  as Chiron is strong in the sky – opposing Mars. Feelings can be more easily hurt and boundaries may feel taxed. It’s best -in general his week -to keep focused on the matters at hand. A little levity can go a long way.

On the 17th Mercury moves up to an opposition to Saturn. This can be a more serious time for thought and speech. In the old texts Saturn was correlated with melancholy. It’s wise to keep a balanced perspective.

It’s a good week to check and recheck information with Mercury opposite Neptune as there can be clouded communications or the misrepresentation of information.

Venus is moving up to a square to Uranus. Under this influence  impatience and irritability may arise more easily.

The Solar Eclipse is on Sunday the 21 at 29 degrees of Virgo. The Sun will be opposing Saturn at this time. It is a good time to start something new -but  best to keep in mind with Saturn’s influence that patience will go a long way in the process.

One of the Sabian symbols for this time is,”Through imagination a lost opportunity is regained.”

 

“Slowly, silently now the moon
Walks the night in her silver shoon;
This way and that she peers and sees
Silver fruit upon silver trees;
One by one the casements catch
Her beams beneath the silvery thatch;
Couched in his kennel like a log;
With paws of silver sleeps the dog.” Walter de la Mare

We are in an Eclipse period now – transitioning between the  recent Full Moon Lunar Eclipse and moving up to the Solar Eclipse on September 21st at 29 degrees of Virgo.

It’s wise to use this time – before the 21st- to pay attention to (nighttime) dreams as emotional healing can transpire in subtle ways now with Uranus back in Pisces and the recent Lunar  Eclipse in the subtle  and mysterious sign also.

The Sabian symbol for the upcoming Solar New Moon Eclipse is.”having an urgent task to complete, a woman doesn’t look to any distractions.”

It is wise during the time between Eclipses  to make an extra effort to stay grounded and in the present. It is a time when the information may not yet be all in and a good time- if possible- to delay important decisions until after the New Moon on the 21st.

“Sometimes life is so surprising there’s nothing to do but live.”Emily Dickenson

“Last night as I lay sleeping
I dreampt – marvelous error-
That I had a beehive
here inside my heart
And the golden bees
were making white combs
and sweet honey
from my old failures. “Antonio Machado

Saturn backtracked into Pisces yesterday and will remain in this elusive sign through February 14, 2026. This provides a good time to revisit dreams and aspirations.

Limitations we impose on ourselves can be seen more clearly now and where – with the help of Saturn- we need to persevere and work harder.

We are entering Eclipse season with the first Lunar Eclipse on Sunday the 7th at  15 degrees of Pisces. It’s a good time to pay extra attention to your dreams now and reassess where stronger boundaries may be needed to work towards goals.

Mercury enters Virgo today. This is a “get down to work” placement and good for attending to work which requires detail oriented attention.

Mercury squares Uranus this week – there can be surprises and unexpected events. Best to keep communications very clear and  don’t let technological snafus catch you by surprise. Patience, more down time and chamomile tea will be allies this week.

Jupiter will make a favorable alignment with the North Node  this week. Best to be open to change and new directions for personal evolution.

In general in this time there can be a tendency to rush and push to move forward but it’s best to slow down. This will be true this week in terms of the Mars/Jupiter alignment which is associated with “overshooting the mark.”

Uranus will station retrograde this week on the 6th – the day before the Lunar Eclipse.  This can be a nervy week in general. Best to strengthen the nervous system and provide downtime to relax and replenish.

One of the Sabian symbols for this time is,”A peacock is parading on the terrace of an old castle.”

Sabian symbol from Lynda Hill

 

 

“Dreams are a manifestation of the subconscious. Any personal condition, before becoming a reality, is first a dream.”Edgar Cayce

“It is said that what you reap is what you sow. This is because whatever you emanate you will encounter…You alter your patterns of outer manifestation by altering your inner experience of self.” Martia Nelson

Recently when my car was in the shop, I received a call from the service department notifying me the work on the car was finished and I could come and pick it up.

When I called back later to check on my balance due after the insurance payment, they notified me that although the work on the car was finished, they had not yet received the check from the insurance company and would not release the car until they received it. (This is a well known insurance agency that the dealership had worked with over the years.)”A new service manager and a new policy,” they told me.

I wanted  to get the car back and for several days, I called and they still  had not received the check although it had been mailed over a week earlier. I am no stranger to checks lost in the mail – a missing paycheck once arrived to me in a torn envelope – a year later than it was mailed.

There were other attempts at accomodation made by the  agent from the insurance company. For example they’d cancel the check and instead deposit the money in my checking account. But I wasn’t having it. If necessary I’d do that down the road..

I had been dealing with a young, considerate and very polite technician about all of this. One day, knowing my frustration, he said, “Maybe tomorrow when we come in, the check will be in the mailbox.”

The next call I received from him was the following day when he informed me that when he had come to work, the check was in the mailbox.

And sure enough, it was. When I went to pick up the car, I reminded him of what he had said – and that his image of what would happen was so clear.

“I manifested it !” he said happily.

This week the powers of manifestation are very strong. It is wise to keep a very clear picture of your visualization and fire it with energy.

Venus is in Leo now and will trine Saturn and Neptune and sextile Uranus. On the relationship front there can be new opportunities for love and romance with long term potenial.

Pluto in Aquarius will be opposing Venus at this time. This is a good opportunity for empowerment and calling back your power from wherever it doesn’t belong.

It is also a good alignment for processing grief. It holds the power of transformation.

Uranus will be sextiling Neptune  which can awaken spiritual and creative visions. It can evoke a sense of wonder and give meaning where there was none before.

One of the Sabian symbols for this time is,”In a quiet moment a creative individual experiences the flow of inspiration.”

Sabian symbol from Lynda Hill

“The Feminine prefers process to product, meandering and enjoying the pleasure of the journey, rather than the masculine style, determining the goal and moving directly toward it in a straight line.” Marion Woodman

“He was a man who understood the value of small things.” Greg Mortenson

The Sun moves into the sign of Virgo on Thursday this week. With all the many changes going on in the world now, Virgo season encourages us to slow down and focus on the small things that make the larger initiatives gain traction.

It bodes well to look at the workings of body, mind and spirit to see if there are desired improvements – particularly in terms of moving away from unproductive habits.  Virgo season provides a good time for pattern breaking and creating healthier routines.

The  New Moon is on Saturday this week with the Sun and Moon at 0 degrees of Virgo. This opens up a cycle when it will bode well to nourish the nervous system and provide extra downtime in order to integrate information.

One of the Sabian symbols for this time is,”Two guardian angels bringing protection.”

Sabian symbol from Lynda Hill.

 

“Gemini is called the butterfly of the zodiac for she flits from one situation to another in order to gain growth through many varied experiences.” Isabel Hickey

This week has some interesting aspects. Mercury will station direct on Monday at 4 degrees of Leo. It’s wise at this time and for the next couple of days to look for guidance that may  surface – particularly about how you express yourself in the world and your use of power/empowerment.

Saturn and Uranus are in a sextile formation  with Saturn at 1 degree of Aries and Uranus at 1 degree of Gemini. Wherever Saturn is transiting in your chart, there can be a heaviness and seriousness. The answer to this is just to push on through – to keep working. Progress is made in this way.

But when Uranus adds its magic to this placement, it indicates there is an opportunity at hand to experience a broadening of perspective which can add fresh ideas and orientations to current thinking. It’s wise to integrate some levity into areas which may seem burdensome in your life.

Venus is in Cancer now and moving up to a conjunction with Jupiter. This is a pleasure loving duo and can bring good luck. It provides a good time for self nurture and  for nurturing others.

Mars in LIbra continues to oppose the Neptune/Saturn conjunction. Wise to watch for being overly hard on yourself. Entertain new ways of doing things.

One of the Sabian symbols  for this time is, “A glass bottom boat reveals undersea wonders.”

Sabian symbol from Lynda Hill

 

“Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself. All profitable correction comes from a calm, peaceful mind.” Buddha

This morning I woke up with an ambitious agenda for the day but then factored in Mercury’s ongoing retrograde and that Mars is now in an out-of-sign opposition to the Saturn/ Neptune conjunction. This combination of planetary energies was a reminder to slow down, to be patient and to expect obstacles and delays.

The morning did proceed with obstacles and changes of plans. And then it was back to the drawing board about scheduling.

This week may have this kind of energy about it as Mars prepares to enter Libra on Wednesday  and perfect the opposition to the Saturn/Neptune conjunction at 1 degree of Aries.

Mars governs power and action.  There can be more motivation and desire to get things done when Mars opposes Saturn, but Neptune can have a weakening or distracting influence and delays and obstacles can present themselves.

Later in the week, Mars will be entering a harmonious trine with Uranus and Pluto. This is a highly energetic alignment and can be associated with breakthroughs and revelations. Best to raise awareness and be open to new ways of seeing and doing things.

Mercury is slowing down to station direct, ending the retrograde period on Monday the 11th. For a few days before the station and a few days after, it is wise to heighten awareness for guidance that surfaces that can represent a culmination of information.

Saturday the Moon waxes Full at 3:55 PM EDT at 17 degrees of Aquarius. More on this later.

One of the Sabian symbols for this time is,”Having an urgent task to complete, a man doesn’t look to any distractions.”

Sabian symbol from Lynda Hill

“Pluto works in three phases. Phase one is disruption of the outer world which caralyzes descent into the Underworld. Phase two is not-knowing, the state that Zen students sit to attain.  Phase three is the surge of authenticity that occurs as the soul rededicates itself to its remembered mission.” Caroline W. Casey.

The New Moon this month is Thursday  7/24 at 3:11 PM. At this time the Sun and the Moon  will be together at 2 degrees of Leo. Every New Moon gives a good opportunity to start or start again.

There are very good aspects for renewal – as the Moon and Sun make very positive aspects to Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Pluto – opening the door to inspiration, imagination, pragmatics and the courage to move forward.

But then there’s Pluto casting doubt.

This is a great time for creativity, playfulness and reinvention along the path of personal evolution.

One of the Sabian symbols for this time is,”A table set for an evening meal.”

Sabian symbol from Lynda Hill

 

 

“Wonder and awe don’t simply feel good – they’re also a neurological recipe for wellbeing and longevity.” Simona Ondrejkova

Venus in Gemini  will square the Lunar nodes in Pisces and Virgo Monday. In combination with the Mars/South Node conjunction, this indicates a choice point about love and relationships. It indicates a time when it’s beneficial to take new steps away from old or karmic relationship patterns in order to bring more harmony into your life and your relationships with others. It’s an important time for personal evolution and growth.

The Sun moves into Leo on Tuesday at 9:29 am EDT. The Sun rules this fiery sign. It ushers in a good time for socializing, fun and creativity.

The Sun in Leo sextiles Uranus – the planet of  of the future and of the unexpected. Best to watch for significant breakthroughs this week that can lead in new directions. Change is in the air!

The New Moon in Leo is Thursday at two degrees of Leo.

One of the Sabian symbols for this time is,”A cafeteria with an abundance of choices.”

Sabian symbol from Lynda Hill

 

“The more faithfully you listen to the voice within you, the better you will hear what is sounding outside.” Dag Hammarskjold

Mercury the fleet footed god of communication and commerce is slowing down to station retrograde on July 18 at 15 degrees of the fiery sign of Leo. Mercury then  will backtrack to 4 degrees of Leo on August 11.

Retrograde periods provide a good time to review, reconsider and reflect. This retrograde in Leo provides a good time for  revisiting our self esteem, self confidence and self expression.

Mercury will station  while making a sextile to Venus in Gemini – indicating  the mind and heart functioning in harmony. A good time for heartfelt communications.

It’s wise all week with aspects to Chiron and Mercury slowing to to keep communications clear – to speak and listen with heightened awareness.

One of the Sabian symbols for this time is,”Brilliant sunshine just after a storm.”

Sabian symbol from Lynda Hill