Amelia’s Blog

“My work is loving the world.
Here the sunflowers, there the hummingbird – equal seekers of sweetness. Here the quickening yeast, there the blue plums.
here the clam deep in the speckled sand.

Are my boots old? Is my coat torn? Am I no longer young and still not half perfect? Let me keep my mind on what matters, which is my work,
which is mostly standing still and learning to be astonished.” Mary Oliver

This week  we have an earth trine with Mercury in Virgo aspecting Jupiter in Taurus. This is a culmination of sorts – being the third and final time these two aspect each other in this way.

Mercury trine Jupiter is a good time for expanding horizons.It’s a good time for taking in the “big picture” perspective, for learning and for travel.

It bodes well for reviewing recent realizations and to put them into motion.  Jupiter brings a sense of expansion and optimism into the planning process.

Venus forms a harmonious conjunction to Juno at 21 degrees of Leo this week indicating a good time to think about relationship  commitments – both business and personal and whether they could be moved in a more vibrant or life affirming direction.

It’s also a good time to look at issues of self esteem and self love to see if positive adjustments could be made.

Emotions can run high on Friday’s Full Moon at 6 degrees of Aries.  Venus at 22 Leo and Uranus at 22 Taurus will be forming a tense aspect indicating that there can be volatility in relationships. It’s wise to provide extra downtime this week as with this aspect, which will be building all week, nerves can be frayed and tempers short.

One of the Sabian symbols for this time is, ” A woman successfully expressing herself in two worlds at once.”

“We have seasons when we flourish and seasons when the leaves fall from us, revealing our bare bones. Given time, they grow again. If happiness is a skill, then sadness is, too.” Katherine May

On the Autumn Equinox.  September 23, the Sun moves into the airy sign of Libra, heralding the start of Fall in the northern hemisphere.

This “turning of the wheel”  provides a good time for reflection about the past season and a good time to look ahead at what’s to come. The Libra Sun encourages a balanced mind which is open to considering a variety of options.

One of the Sabian symbols for this time is,”The dawn of a new day reveals everything changed.”

Sabian symbols from Lynda Hill

 

“There’s a thread that you follow. It goes among
things that change. But it doesn’t change.
People wonder about what you are pursuing.
You have to explain about the thread.
But it’s hard for others to see.
While you hold it you can’t get lost.” William Stafford

“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” Marcel Proust

The New Moon at 21 degrees of Virgo is this Thursday at 9:40 PM EDT. The New Moon will make two beneficent alignments – trining both Uranus and Pluto . This opens a  lunar cycle with the potential for personal breakthroughs and revelations.

Mercury will station direct Friday at 8 degrees of Virgo. This is a good time to put plans into action – particularly those involving improvements to health, daily routines and work.

One of the Sabian symbols for this time is,”An expressionist painter making a futuristic drawing. ”

Saian symbol from Lynda Hill

“Only with winter-patience can we bring the deep-desired,long awaited spring.” Anne Morrow Lindburgh

“Have patience and the mulberry leaf will become silk.” Spanish proverb

Venus stationed direct yesterday at 12 degrees of Leo and now will start her journey forward. This normally would  provide good timing for putting into motion any new endeavors related to personal aesthetics, relationships and finances.  With so many planets retrograde it’s best to proceed with care and be prepared for possible revision.

Jupiter stations retrograde today (Monday 9/4) joining Mercury,Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, Pluto and Chiron.  This kind of planetary activity makes it a good time for turning inward.

If you’re feeling discouraged or drained. it’s a good time to look to strengthening your boundaries.

Memories and unresolved issues can surface in dreams as well as waking life under these influences in order to facilitate a deeper level of understanding and resolution.

Jupiter stations direct while forming a earthy trine to the Sun and to Pallas  Athena- indicating it’s best to maintain hope and optimism on this journey.

In general this can be a time when projects slow down or stall out. It’s best to expect delays. It’s likely with the Jupiter retrograde that more information is needed in order to make plans evolve.

One of the Sabian symbols for this time is,”A woman teaching the true inner knowledge of the new world to her students.”

 

“Dreams can be cultivated, requested and experienced in ways that are difficult to anticipate.” Sandra Weintraub

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

We’re entering into a time when we will be under very busy skies. On Monday the 28th Uranus, the planet of the unexpected, will station retrograde, Venus will station direct on the third and Jupiter turns retrograde on the 4th. Things can feel very much in flux when there are a number of planetary stations in a short period of time.

Uranus stations can give a sense of being “tired and wired” and nerves can be stretched. It’s wise to provide extra time for rest and rejuvenation this upcoming  week.

Uranus is also the planet of awakening and it’s wise to raise awareness to be open to new perceptions.

The Moon waxes full Wednesday  at 7 degrees of Pisces. At this time Saturn will be conjunct the Moon and the Sun will be making a favorable alignment with Jupiter, the planet of hope and expansion.  It’s a good time to keep pragmatics and optimism in a good balance  when thinking of any dreams and visions. It is also a time when it’s possible to see more clearly any self imposed limitations that are no longer necessary.

One of the Sabian symbols for this time is,”A white dove flying  straight and fearlessly over troubles waters.”

Sabian symbol from Lynda Hill

 

“There will be time, there will be time…
Time for you and time for me…
And for a hundred visions and revisions,
Before the taking of toast and tea.” TS Eliot

I was awakened by a text from a client this morning which said that due to an unexpected family situation, she needed to reschedule her reading until next week. And I thought – oh yes Mercury is stationing retrograde on Wednesday. Plans often change under this influence which extends for a few days before and a few days after the exact time of the station.

It’s wise around the time of planetary stations to raise awareness to heed any information that surfaces that represents a culmination of information.

The transit of the Trickster planet  will last from August 23rd ( at 3:59 PM EDT)  through September 15.  Mercury will retrace his steps stationing at 21 degrees of Virgo and  transiting down to 8 degrees of Virgo.

This time frame presents a good opportunity for  reorganizing- and  rethinking. It provides a good time to consider if there is a better balance that can be struck when considering your health, your diet  and your daily routine.

It’s wise as always to anticipate  possible delays, miscommunications and cyber snafus during this time. Best to make sure all important information is backed up.

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

Sabian symbol from Lynda Hill

 

 

“The  act of perception is always open-ended and unfinished.” David Abram

“If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear as it is, infinite.” William Blake

The Moon waxes new on Wednesday 8/16. New Moons offer a time of a fresh new start – ushering in a new 28 day cycle. They provide a good time to turn over a new leaf or start a new project.

The New Moon this month is at 23 degrees of Leo. It  forms a square with Uranus, the planet of  unexpected events. This is a high energy  combination and can lead to impatience and impulsive behavior. There can be surprises which may require course correction, but there can also be surprising and innovative solutions – as happens often with  Tarot Card readings.

It’s best to look at any needed changes or adjustments as an opportunity for personal growth.

There is also a very grounded, supportive trine in the earthy signs of Capricorn, Virgo and Taurus as Mars, Uranus and Pluto align favorably. This can help move projects forward in a stable way.

One of the Sabian symbols for this time is,”Two girls playing with a ouija board.”

Sabian symbol from Lynda Hill

“On every level of human life, compassion is the key thing.” Dalai Lama

“Our task must be to free ourselves by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty.” Albert Einstein

The next few days and into early next week is a time frame when there can be significant realizations and breakthroughs as Chiron trines the Sun, the Sun squares Uranus  and Venus retrograde backs to conjunct the Sun.

Chiron is the asteroid of the  evolutionary process of wounding and healing that occurs  over our lifetimes.  Chiron is also associated with the fragmentation that traumatic experiences can cause. In Peruvian shamanism this fragmentation is described as a piece of the soul splitting off. The process of soul retrieval brings back the fragmented piece to restore wholeness.

Barbara Hand Clow, who wrote one of the first books about Chiron, refers to Chiron as a bridge- “the rainbow bridge” – between Saturn and Uranus- the old and the new or the traditional and the innovative.

Uranus, the planet of the unexpected, is also associated with awakening. It is a good time to be open to perceptions that offer opportunities for change and growth and for moving in a direction of increased compassion and tolerance for self and others.

A little patience and down time  can go a long way – with Uranus so strong in the sky, it can be a nervy time.

The New Moon is Wednesday at 23 degrees of Leo.

One of the Sabian symbols for this time is,”Native Americans perform a ritual to the Sun.”

 

 

 

“To be enlightened is to snap out of the movie of life.” Ken Wilbur 

“With each true friendship, we build more firmly the foundation on which the peace of the whole world rests.” Gandhi

Juno,the asteroid goddess of marriage and commitment, is in Cancer and this week is making a favorable alignment with Uranus, the freedom loving planet of surprise. This provides excellent timing to bring something new or exciting into relationships. This influence benefits growth in established relationships and  offers the opportunity to make new connections. 

It is a week when there can be sudden flashes of insight- it’s best to raise awareness  and be open to them – particularly about areas of life that could benefit from a new infusion of energy. Because Pallas and Uranus are involved, there can be insights or inspirations about how to shift strategies in a more effective way to achieve your aspirations.

One of the Sabian symbols for this time is,”The seed grows into knowledge and life.”

Sabian symbol from Lynda Hill

 

 

 

 

“I did think, let’s go about this slowly.
This is important…
We should take
small thoughtful steps.” Mary Oliver

“Street choir sing me a song for a new day.” Van Morrison

Venus is slowing down now to station retrograde on Saturday July 22. It’s always wise for two or three days before a planetary station and a few days after, to be open to intuitions or messages that may surface.

Venus is the planet related to what we put value on in our lives and governs areas such as self esteem, self care, intimacy, beauty, desire and money.

In many ways a retrograde period is like an underworld journey when we can come to see  more clearly the underlying patterns related to these areas of life in order facilitate positive change and personal evolution.   The retrograde period will last through September 3.

Uranus is now squaring Venus indicating a good time to allow yourself the freedom to entertain ideas through an innovative lens.

One of the Sabian symbols for this time is, “Daybreak-the luminescense of dawn in the eastern sky.”

Sabian symbol from Lynda Hill