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New Moon in Cancer

“Dreams … illustrations from the book your soul is writing about you.” Marsha Norman

Friday’s New Moon is at 5 degrees of Cancer . At the time of the New Moon the Sun and the Moon make a favorable aspect to Neptune the planet of dreams. It is a good time to get in touch with your dreams and aspirations particularly as related to home, family, self care and nurturing. One of the Sabian symbols for this degree is “A small girl bends over a sparkling pond trying to catch a fish,” an image which speaks of approaching life with the child like qualities of innocence, curiosity and wonder.

Quote from Divine Sparks by Karen Speerstra

Mars, Uranus and Personal Power

“True power is the power to be connected to, the power to be in harmonious relationship with,” Diane Mariechild

The recent Mars retrograde period provided an excellent time frame to review your personal use of power – how you implement it and how that process might be more clearly conceived and directed. As Mars continues to move forward it is a good time to proceed with new aspirations and initiatives and to slowly and methodically implement them.
With the Uranian influence it is wise to consider how you interface with computers. iphones etc and the effect the time spent on them has on your life. Author and astrosopher David Tresemer has designed an oracle with the symbols for each degree based on myths from ancient Persia. The symbol for the time in which we live is, “Magical implements for the use of good or ill.”

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 .
Diane Mariechild quote from Divine Sparks by Karen Speerstra, David Tresemer quote from an interview with Eric Francis on Planet Waves.net.

Mars Opposes Uranus

“I’m going out to clear the pasture spring;
I’ll only stop to rake the leaves away
(And wait to watch the water clear, I may):
I shan’t be gone long – You can come too.” Robert Frost

This is a good week to keep a cup of chamomile tea nearby and to do things that are calming and restorative. Mars opposes Uranus making the entire time – especially Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday a time when nerves are easily frayed, tempers can flare and behavior inclines toward the impulsive. Exercise more caution when moving about and driving and avoid rushing. It can be a good time for accomplishment and moving things forward if you keep moderation in the mix.
One of the Sabian symbols associated with the opposition is “An empty hammock hangs between two lovely trees,” a reminder of the restorative quality of nature in challenging times.
The New Moon is Friday and the opposition will be in effect then – lending strength and power to new intentions and endeavors.

Readings for Mercury Retrograde

“Dawn points, and another day
Prepares for heat and silence. Out at sea the dawn wind
Wrinkles and slides. I am here
Or there, or elsewhere. In my beginning.” T.S.Eliot

In Native American Animal Medicine the sight of hawk was a sign to heighten awareness and prepare to receive a message. This teaching is similar to opportunities available to us during Mercury Retrograde periods (now through July 1st) when through a process of revision and review, messages may be revealed to us about the journey along our life’s path – what important thresholds we have crossed, where we are now and how we need to orient ourselves going forward.
In light of this I am now offering Tarot readings based on an ancient Druid divinatory system which reveals information not only about the past, present and future but also about the the life lessons you are evolving through now, the challenges you have recently faced and overcome and insights about what what is working for you at this time.

The readings are $60 and can be done on the phone, in written form through email or in scheduled in person (half hour) appointments at Here Today in Wilton. Gift certificates are also available. Please get in touch if you would like to book some time.

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 .
references to Native American teaching and Druid Spread from Medicine Cards published by Bear books, TS Eliot quote from his poem East Coker

June’s Full Moon

“Alchemy is concerned with transforming soul life in such a way that one gradually comes to perceive the world not as a collection of objects but as a living, metamorphosing, creating activity.” Robert Sardello

The Moon waxes full at 22 degrees of Sagittarius Friday June 13. The Sagittarius/Gemini axis concerns the balance between the conscious mind – which gathers and analyzes information – and the higher mind -which unites duality through a philosophical or spiritual system. Pythagoras – who was trained in ancient Mystery Schools – was the inventor of what we now call the Pythagorean Theorem. In his teachings about the metaphysical meaning behind numbers he stressed “Always remember the one” – the unity which underlies duality.

At the time of the Full Moon Venus opposes Saturn – making it a good time to think about how we bring our values to life in thoughts, words and actions.
Issues of self worth or self esteem can arise during this time as well as feelings of scarcity. One of the Sabian symbols for this Full Moon is, “A woman airing an old bag through a window to give it light and sunshine.” It is best to focus on progress and future endeavors and to seek innovative solutions rather than resorting to old programming of the past.

Mars is forming a T-Square by opposing Uranus and squaring Pluto. These forces can contribute to the likelihood of increased volatility and impulsiveness and with Mercury retrograde it is best to avoid rushing, provide extra time when traveling, be extra clear with communications and double check if snafus arise rather than jumping to conclusions.

One of the other Sabian symbols for this Full Moon is, “Brightly clad nature spirits dancing in the warm dying light,” reminding us of the invisible mystery and magic of life which always surrounds us.

Sabian symbols references from Lynda Hill’s 360 Degrees of Wisdom, Robert Sardello quote from Speech of the Grail by Linda Sussman

More on Mercury Retrograde

“In music the spaces between the notes are often as important as the notes themselves.” Andrew Smith

Astrologer and author Andrew Smith has noted that this Mercury retrograde period (through July 1) is a good time to reflect on the feelings that underlie our habitual thought patterns – as emotion fires the thoughts into form.

For instance when trying to achieve a certain goal is the underlying feeling one of self confidence in your ability to does it get mired with doubt or uncertainty?
These doubts may have originated with sources outside of yourself – such as religious, cultural or ancestral beliefs that you assumed to be true at one time.

In an increasing fast paced and consumer oriented world with a strong external focus – Smith continues – it is wise to take this period as a time of thoughtful reflection on your inner world – and how you support or undermine your thoughts and endeavors with underlying feelings.

Andrew Smith is the author of Transpersonal Astrology, Explorations at the Frontier

Mercury Stations Retrograde Saturday

“Soul is where the fires of our passions burn. It is where our love is most alive. The soul longs for this deeper love, for a connection between form and formlessness, for a continuum between the earth and the divine.” Benjamin Shield

Mercury stations retrograde Saturday June 7 at 3 degrees of Cancer. The retrograde period extends through July 1. During this time Mercury will move through the very early degrees of Cancer and the late degrees of Gemini indicating an opportunity to revisit, challenge and update limited influences, thought patterns and belief systems often carried forward unconsciously or in the form of assumptions from the past- from family, culture and ancestry.

The transit through Gemini will offer new ideas and perceptions. Pay attention to these – particularly those that lead in a new direction or build a bridge between your passion for life and the future. It is a time frame to entertain a variety of ideas – putting the chosen ones into action in July.

Many mystical traditions believe that we see our destiny – or life’s purpose -most clearly as young children. Passion and vision help us remain inspired and determined on the path.

Over time though the buffeting influence of life experience and the remembrance of karma may cloud the vision causing us to feel lost or confused.

At the time that Mercury will station Venus will trine Pluto in the earth element – the element of manifestation. Use this retrograde period to envision a path to bring your passion for life into new forms in the present.

Much of the shake-up that has been occurring astrologically offers an opportunity to grow in a direction of increased personal authenticity.

quote from Handbook for the Soul by Benjamin Shield

Mercury Prepares to Station Retrograde

“Any major Dude with half a heart surely will tell you my friend
Any minor world that breaks apart falls together again
When the demon is at your door
In the morning it won’t be there no more
Any major Dude will tell you.” Steely Dan

Astrologer and shamanic teacher Lena Stevens has written that May has been a month of integration. She went on to say that it could easily feel as if you had emptied out the contents of your closet and they were in a big pile in the middle of the floor. The next step involves sorting through – to see what is appropriate for your life moving forward and what needs to be left behind. With the amount of change many people are experiencing- both inner and outer- this image provides a good way to view the influence of recent astrological activity.
With Venus in Taurus it is wise to value and appreciate yourself and what you have created as a starting point.
Mercury will turn retrograde Saturday June 7 and will travel in retrograde mode until July 1. The usual caveats apply – leave extra time when traveling, double check the details on any legal agreements and make an extra effort to keep communications clear – double checking when snafus arise. It is a good to rethink and review.
In July a number of planets will be moving direct – offering a time of increased clarity.

Steely Dan quote from their song Any Major Dude, Lena Steven’s work can be found on the powerpath.com

Mars and the Cardinal Cross

“Through application comes awareness.” Edgar Cayce

Mars is moving direct now after a retrograde period which began March 2. Recently while in retro mode, Mars incited the powerful influence of Cardinal Cross making this (among other things) an initiatory time about the use of power and energy. In direct motion now Mars will aspect each of the Cardinal Cross planets again- as if for another round of lesson learning in this area.

It is wise to reconsider how you use energy and power in your life. The time is ripe for realizations in this area – particularly realizations that come through encountering challenges.

Commit to any desired changes and innovations and implement new approaches slowly, consistently and methodically. Strengthen your resolve and anticipate challenges and the requisite courage to meet them.

Mars Stations Direct

“The winds and waves are always on the side of the ablest navigators.” Edward Gibbon

Mars will station direct Monday May 19 at 9 degrees of Libra. The Sabian symbol for this degree is, “A canoe is approaching safety through dangerous waters.” Mars has been retrograde since March 1 and this time frame has provided a good window to review how we envision and implement personal power – often through encountering challenging situations. As Mars prepares to move forward and engage the energy of the Cardinal Cross again it bodes well to clarify any lessons learned and prepare to move forward in a clear, focused and dynamic way next week.