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Chiron, Uranus and Pluto

“Sometimes the most important thresholds of mystery are places of silence. To be genuinely spiritual is to have great respect for the possibilities and presence of silence…When you listen with your soul you come into rhythm and unity with the music of the universe.” John O’Donohue

I have a favorite place to visit. It is a hidden pond up in the hills. When first there I settle in by the water’s edge and watch the busyness above and below the surface – the baby turtles sunning themselves on the rocks, the tadpoles darting about among the reeds in the dark murky water, the blue heron, staring into the depths in search of his dinner. I look for the beaver’s often invisible presence by tracking the trail of bubbles which arise in the wake of their underwater journeys. Sometimes at dawn or dusk the silence is broken by a loud crack of a beaver tail hitting the surface. Playful otters roll and cavort through the water there too. They enter and leave the pond through mysterious underground waterways.

One day as I sat by the pond I was startled by a question of a passerby which broke the silence. “I see you here often” she said. “Are you looking for something you lost in the water?” I shook my head no, and smiled.

But maybe I was. Chiron, the asteroid of the Wounded Healer is in the watery sign of Pisces and the woman’s question had touched on something I had not considered – how healing it can be to sit quietly by the pond’s edge, to wonder at its mystery and hidden life below the surface. And perhaps my time spent looking into the water was in search of something I had lost – a sense of the magical interconnectedness of all life which is so often overlooked in our busy, modern world.
We are at a powerful threshold astrologically this week. With clarity and intention personal evolutionary leaps are possible. It bodes well to visit a special place in nature and to do things that are healing and restore a sense of wholeness, Chiron’s gift.

Why consult an astrologer? Challenges are often best met with a broad and fresh perspective.

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. Quote from Anam Cara by John O’Donohue

Planetary Aspects this week

“Every beginning
is only a sequel, after all,
and the book of events
is always open halfway through.” Wislawa Szymborska

There is a lot of planetary activity this week. It bodes well to make an extra effort to remain calm and to reign in intense emotions. Be on the lookout for surprising events and occurrences that can lead to breakthroughs in perception. If there are delays or complications, look for opportunities and alternatives you might not have explored otherwise.

Take more care when driving and be more conscious in communication.

Uranus will station retrograde Monday, the Sun will enter Leo on Tuesday, Mars will enter Scorpio on Friday and there is a Saturn/Uranus quincunx in effect all week. Saturn holds on to the status quo – Uranus can be disruptive, surprising and unpredictable in pushing for progress and innovation. If you have been working for breakthroughs in areas where you feel blocked or stuck this is a good time for you with the New Moon on Saturday at 3 Leo.

One of the Sabian symbols for the Mars moving into Scorpio is, “A broken bottle and spilled perfume.” Do not linger long in disappointment or disillusionment – look for creative and innovative pathways out.

Why consult an astrologer? Timing is everything.

Jupiter enters Leo

“Spend some time every day listening to what your muse is trying to tell you.” St Bartholomew.

Jupiter, the planet which governs higher wisdom and philosophy entered the sign of Leo today. Jupiter in Leo ushers in a time of increased self confidence, hope and optimism. It is a good time for creativity, fun and socializing. Jupiter’s influence is considered beneficent even when in harsh aspect to other planets. Check your chart to see where Jupiter is transiting for the next year – this is an area where expansion and increase are likely to come into your life – you may be feeling it already. One of the Sabian symbols associated with this time is, “A Greek muse weighing newborn twins in golden scales.”

Why consult an astrologer? It is a gift to be seen.

Full Moon in Capricorn

“Let us be silent that we might hear the whispers of the gods.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

Full Moons are times when it is wise to exercise moderation and July 12th’s Full Moon in Capricorn is no exception. Mars continues to oppose Uranus making it a more volatile time. The Moon will conjunct Pluto indicating that deep feelings can more easily and suddenly rise to the surface. Aspects between Venus, Mercury , Pluto, Saturn and the Moon indicate that it may be more difficult to express yourself clearly or to be heard accurately. It bodes well to postpone difficult discussions until another time if possible.

Jupiter and Mercury are both at 29 degrees – 29 being considered the fated degree. Choose your words wisely during this time as they can set in motion unforeseen circumstances which might be hard to undo.

The asteroid of the Dark Moon opposes the Part of Fortune on the Ascendant /Descendant axis – indicating an opportune time for inner transformation which can lead to a more clear and empowered sense of personal identity. Saturn’s beneficent trine to Chiron indicates a good time for healing through meditation or through invoking the help of higher forces. One of the Sabian symbols is “A hidden choir singing during a religious service.”

Why consult an astrologer? Life’s challenges often find direction and resolution when viewed from an archetypal perspective.

Pluto and Uranus

“A world lives within you. ..Each person brings sound out of silence and coaxes the invisible to become visible….The mystery never leaves you alone.” John O’Donahue

In ancient Rome people hung plaques of the two-faced god Janus by the doorway to remind them of their inner self and their outer self as they passed by. Current astrological influences suggest that it bodes well to bring these two worlds into closer alignment.

Why consult an astrologer? Life’s challenges often find direction and resolution when viewed from a larger, more meaningful perspective.

Jupiter, Chiron and Saturn

“Somewhere beyond the walls of our awareness…the wilderness side, the seeking side of ourselves is waiting to return.” Laurens van der Post

This week through the Full Moon on July 12 there are some powerful transformative energies about. Jupiter is preparing to leave Cancer – the sign which – among other things- governs the past and family. The sign of the crab with its tough outer shell is associated with protection against buffeting emotional tides.

The Sun’s opposition to Pluto offers a good time to extricate yourself from disempowering self concepts of the past.Often these self images may have come down through ancestral, cultural or religious lines and were absorbed rather than questioned. Now it the time to question them and to use Pluto’s power to clarify and redefine yourself from a more current, authentic, empowered perspective. Saturn’s trine to the Sun lends traction and long term success to the process with the caveat that commitment, practice and discipline must be involved. Chiron’s aspects indicate a powerful time for healing through forgiveness of self and others.

Why consult an astrologer? Life’s challenging problems often find meaning and resolution when viewed from a larger perspective.

Mercury Stations Direct Tuesday

“The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious. It is the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and science.” Albert Einstein

Mercury stations direct at 24 degrees of Gemini on Tuesday July 1 at 7:49 am EDT. This time frame (two days before and two days after the station) can represent a culmination of knowledge and it is a good time to be aware of new or evolved thoughts and perceptions. The Sun opposes Pluto at the time of the station meaning hidden things may be revealed and Mercury stations opposite the Vertex, the point of fated meetings. Pay particular attention to people that enter your life and events that transpire during this time as their appearance may have more significance than might appear initially.

Why consult an astrologer? “When we resonate with a mythic template, we find allies that can assist us towards a deeper, wiser expression in our lives.” Lila Tresemer

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.”

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.