Amelia’s Blog – Page 77

“And all the obstacles along the way
Sometimes may feel tremendous
There are guides and spirits all along the way
Who will befriend us.” Van Morrison

The upcoming Lunar Eclipse occurs on October 8 at 15 degrees of Aries. It is a very powerful doorway for identity as the eclipse falls across the axis of self and others. It is a good time to clarify who you are in the present and where you are going in your life. It is also a good time to acknowledge and let go of any outgrown or limited definitions of yourself – including those given to you by others.

Venus is conjunct the Sun on the Ascendant indicating that it is wise to love and support who you are in the present. With the Moon conjunct Uranus on the Descendant it is time to let go of the past and the way others have defined you and move in a more powerful direction of self actualization, freedom and autonomy.

One of the Sabian symbols for this placement is,” Brightly clad brownies dancing in the warm dying light.” Brownies – who are often referred to as elementals or nature spirits – have existed throughout time in many cultures. They were known to be friendly and helpful to humans particularly with household tasks. Brownies had to be asked for help however. It is a reminder that help and assistance is always available to us from invisible realms if we are open to it.

Van Morrison quote from his song Checkin it Out, Sabian symbol quote from Lynda Hill’s 360 Degrees of Wisdom.

Mercury Stations Retrograde October 4

“Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.” Chinese proverb

The upcoming Mercury retrograde period runs from October 4 – October 25.
It is wise to make any needed repairs and back up any info now in preparation for the retrograde period.
There will be two eclipses during this time – a Lunar eclipse at 15 Aries on
October 8 and a Solar Eclipse at 0 Scorpio on October 23. The effect of eclipses can be felt in advance as well as after the actual event. Check your chart to see where these two eclipses are falling – it is here that change and evolution is underway in your life.
Mercury will station retrograde at 2 degrees of Scorpio and one of the Sabian symbols associated with that placement is, “A youth holding a lighted candle in a devotional ritual gains a sense of the great ‘other world.'”

all quotes from Lynda Hill’s 360 Degrees of Wisdom

New Moon in Libra

“Who looks outside dreams, who looks inside, wakes.” Jung

Wednesday’s New Moon at 1 degree of Libra is full of opportunity for fresh starts, new beginnings and personal expansion.
Isabelle Hickey once noted that while Libras often are involved in the diplomacy that ends wars, they are often involved in starting the wars as well.
Everyone has the sign of Libra somewhere in their chart and we all deal with this kind of dynamic – inner and outer warring and resolution or lack of it in one form or another.
This New Moon is a good opportunity to reconfigure and evolve that balance. It is a good time to focus on creating a new level of inner harmony which then informs your relationship to the outer world in a positive way.
It is a good time to be open to new visions and opportunities for expansion in your life. and to set intentions to face and overcome challenges.
One of the Sabian symbols involved with this placement is, ” A woman drawing aside two dark curtains that closed the entrance to a sacred pathway.” It bodes well to sidestep beliefs from the outer world (the news, outgrown views from education, upbringing, religious beliefs) that limit your possibilities for positive change and evolution and to be in touch with your deep inner knowing.

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 and can be done by phone, email and in person. Sabian symbol quote from 360 Degrees of Wisdom by Lynda Hill.
Jung quote from Jung and the Tarot by Sallie Nichols

Jupiter trines Uranus in Fire

“The main operating principle of linear time is causality, or cause and effect, which is the basis of modern science. Ancient shamanic systems teach that the chance occurrence of events, such as how people happen to run into each other serendipitously, is just a significant as the cause, or why those two people two people were in the same place at the same time. Synchronicity is more interested in the purpose and meaning of an event rather than in its cause.” Alberto Villoldo

The beneficent aspect between Uranus and Jupiter is in effect through the end of September. It is a good time to heighten awareness to synchronicities that occur and to heed the information that comes as a result. It is a time when stuck situations may find resolution through surprising sources and encounters.

Synchronicity beckons us to awaken to the magic of life that is ever present it we are open to it.

Venus trines Pluto

“You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep Spring from coming.” Pablo Neruda

Venus is in Virgo now and moving up to a trine with Pluto – in effect through the 18th of this month. Pluto with his considerable powers of attraction and regeneration aligns favorably with Venus the ruler of pleasure, abundance and love.
It bodes well to enter this time frame with a clear picture of what you want to be attracting in these areas as there is increased magnetic energy about which opens the door to attracting a new relationship or reviving an old one as well as creating more abundance and pleasure in your life.

Old lovers may reappear under this aspect as well as relationships with a past life history.
It’s a good time to prune unproductive and limited beliefs you may have about your relationship to these areas of life in order to proceed with a clear and powerful vision of the future.

Monday’s Full Moon in Pisces

“I believe deeply that we must find, all of us together, a new spirituality.” Dalai Lama

Monday’s Full Moon is at 16 degrees of Pisces and one of the Sabian symbols associated with this degree is, ” In a quiet moment, a creative individual experiences the flow of inspiration.”

For many people the past few weeks have been a trying time in terms of the need to face challenges and overcome obstacles. With Pluto’s trine to the Sun it is now a good time for regeneration and reclaiming lost strength and vitality. Pluto’s influence bodes well for physical strength and renewed courage.

The Full Moon is conjunct Chiron – the asteroid of the Wounded Healer. Much healing can occur at this time through accessing a higher, more inspired level of perception. A greater level of wholeness can be attained through the healing of fragmented parts of the self.

There is an old story about a woman out walking who came upon two stone cutters. She asked one what he was doing and he replied. “I am squaring the stone.” She asked the other and he said,” I am building a cathedral.”

Sabian symbol quote from Lynda Hill’s 360 Degrees of Wisdom, Dalai Lama quote from Divine Sparks by Karen Speerstra

More on the New Moon

“The light of modern consciousness is not gentle or reverent; it lacks graciousness in the presence of mystery; it wants to unriddle and control the unknown…It is not hospitable to what is reserved or hidden.”
John O’ Donahue

David Tresemer – astrosopher and author of The Venus Eclipse of the Sun 2012 has designed an oracle based on the ancient myths of Persia. The oracle is similar in some ways to the Sabian symbols. The degree for the time in which we live is, “Magical implements for the use of good or ill.” and it refers to the development of tools throughout different times in history and how they affect the evolution of humanity. In our time it refers to the use of technology.

Uranus governs things ahead of their time. It governs electronics and technologies which come into widespread use without the time to consider the consequences or the time to put appropriate legal protections in place. Cyber technologies and nuclear power come under this heading.

Because Uranus is conjunct the South Node on the Descendant at the time of the New Moon, it provides good timing to assess your personal use of these devices – how much time , energy and power you give this kind of activity, whether it enhances your life or whether a better balance could be struck.

New Moon in Virgo

“The whole purpose of reincarnation is to facilitate the continuity of a being’s work.” Dalai Lama

One of my favorite images for describing certain transits in astrology is this – it is like a train pulling into the station – some people get off the train – leave your life – and some new people enter it. The powerful upcoming New Moon in Virgo on Monday 8/25 EDT fits nicely with this image.

Because the Nodes – which are related to life purpose and destiny – are conjunct the axis of self and others- it creates a very good time for clear self definition in the present- who you are and how you define your life purpose. It is also a time to clarify which relationship dynamics – including how you relate to yourself as well as how you relate to others- you need to let go of. There will be significant assistance from planetary forces for initiatives like this at this time.

Old relationships may end, new ones – of a karmic nature- may appear or reappear suddenly. Consider and commit to the use of appropriate boundaries for any interactions based on the new definition of self. Be wary of getting involved in habitual behaviors which have been shown to lead down the wrong paths.
It is a time for the affirmation or reaffirmation of your whole self. Commit to the process of moving in a more holistic direction- giving equal weight to the realms of body, mind and spirit. Also commit to the discipline and work that is necessary – both short and long term – to implement your goals.

Because of the Nodal placements this New Moon is more like an eclipse – an evolutionary threshold which is best approached with a lot of consciousness.

One of the Sabian symbols for Juno – the asteroid of commitment – at the time of the New Moon is, ” A small naked girl bends over a sparkling pond trying to catch a fish.”

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 and can be done by phone, email and in person. All times mentioned at EDT. Sabian symbol quote from Lynda Hill’s 360 Degrees of Wisdom, Dalai Lama quote from Divine Sparks by Karen Speerstra.

Mars Conjuncts Saturn

“The main thing in life is not to forget to be human.” Pablo Casals

I have a friend who raises working dogs and one of the terms she uses to describe border collies -who can be very focused, driven and energized when herding sheep – is “geared”. “They are geared,” she says. As Mars moves closer to the conjunction with Saturn (in effect from 8/17 – 9/5) feeling “geared” may be a more common occurrence. There is a tendency with this aspect to overwork. There can also be a fair amount of frustration. Mars /Saturn aspects are sometimes described as “driving with the brakes on.”

This is an ambitious placement and people who have it in their natal charts are usually very hard workers. A lot can be accomplished under this influence with clear goals. But there can be snags along the way. Repressed feelings – often related to frustration or lack of empowerment – can arise and result in hostile and sometimes cruel behavior towards others.

It’s best if angry, frustrated or upset under this aspect to take a break and consider the cause and whether you are fighting old battles or being unreasonable. It’s also wise to plan for times that are restorative and provide a sense of peace and interconnectedness. One of the Sabian symbols for the degree of the conjunction is,”A quiet path through the woods brilliant in autumn coloring.”

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 and can be done by phone, email and in person. All times mentioned at EDT. Pablo Casals quote from Divine Sparks by Karen Speerstra, Sabian symbol quote from Lynda Hill’s 360 Degrees of Wisdom.

This weekend’s T-Square

“There is a crack in everything. That’s where the light gets in.” Leonard Cohen

This weekend provides a good time to review areas of life where you have a tendency to take strong positions. These beliefs or fixed assumptions may have been helpful in the past in getting through various challenges but now could be limiting growth or opportunities.
It is possible to become frustrated with the influence of T-square in the sky this weekend. Time would be better spent adjusting rigid views that may have outlived their usefulness over time.