by Linda Kaye | May 10, 2017 | 2017, Astro News
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
2:42 p.m. pacific time
20 degrees and 24 minutes of Scorpio
“Three things cannot be long hidden, the Sun, the Moon and the Truth.” ~Buddha
This month’s Full Moon is considered spiritually auspicious as people all over the world celebrate Buddha’s enlightenment. It was while the Moon was in her full phase in Scorpio that Buddha sat under the Bodhi tree over 2,500 years ago and obtained Nirvana. The sign of the Scorpion encourages each of us to embrace the mysteries of death and rebirth. Cycles of darkness eventually awaken us to the wisdom of enlightenment that result from going deep within.
The Moon moves into Scorpio at 10:01 p.m. PT on Monday evening and on Wednesday it enters into its exact Full Moon phase at 2:42 p.m. Because the Moon is traveling through the domain of the Scorpion it will highlight personal power dynamics, possessions, other people’s money, sexuality, and a need for deep internal transformations.
As a water sign, Scorpio represents our emotional realm and most specifically, our deep subconscious — also known as the underworld by the native shamans. This lunation cycle has the potential to suddenly illuminate hidden agendas and encourage long overdue transformation. If you desire change you will want to embrace this powerful Full Moon to transmute and transform your life.
Scorpio is feminine in nature and symbolizes the spiritual essence of the divine shakti — energy and power — which is recognized as the many faces of the divine feminine. In the Hindu tradition the divine shakti is known as the divine mother, the universal creator, destroyer of evil, and sustainer of all life. Her many faces are acknowledged as Kali, Durga, and the only female companion of Lord Shiva — Parvati. The divine union of Shiva and Parvati is symbolic of the powerful merger of equality between the sacred feminine and masculine.
The Full Moon in Scorpio only occurs once a year when the Moon is in opposition to the Sun and reflects the solar energies of the zodiac sign Taurus — the sign associated with inner security, values and self-love. This is an especially powerful Full Moon because Pluto, the modern ruler of Scorpio, is currently making a trine aspect to the Sun. This aspect has the capacity to promote powerful alchemical transmutation both spiritually and emotionally. Therefore, remain vigilant as this Full Moon can offer you a sneak preview of your soul’s evolutionary path.
This lunation along with the Pluto–Sun trine offers the potential to illuminate hidden agendas and encourage long overdue change. If alchemical transformation is something you desire you can draw upon the powerful energy of Scorpio to transmute your life. Spend time in meditation, ceremony, or ritual and intend to awaken to the metamorphosis of your human and spiritual journey.
Scorpio Full Moon Key Words: Transformation, Secrets, Illumination, Power Dynamics, Sexuality, Possessions, Death & Rebirth.
Copyright 2017 by Linda Kaye
by Linda Kaye | Apr 9, 2017 | 2017
Monday, April 10, 11:08 p.m. PDT
21 degrees and 32 minutes of Libra
This month’s Full Moon occurs in the sign that represents harmonizing partnerships and the equalizing “scales of balance” — Libra. In Astrology, the Moon is considered to be a luminary, which means that it has the potential to light up the unconscious realms, both personally and collectively. As you may be aware, a Full Moon always occurs when it opposes the path of the Sun on the zodiac ecliptic; with this month’s Full Moon conjoining the planet of expansive vision—Jupiter, we can expect to find ourselves contemplating the need for more balance in our life.
This is an especially important Full Moon because Venus — the ruling planet of Libra — is currently retrograde. Venus retrograde periods only occur approximately every 550 days. Venus is the planet associated with what we value and how we love. Therefore, this lunation is encouraging us to contemplate how we embody the commonality that brings about cooperation and harmoniously balanced relationships (Libra) versus the discord of self-interest that creates separateness (Aries). Or more simply put, how do we love ourselves and others.
Mercury turned retrograde on April 9, in the other sign of love – Taurus. Ultimately, Taurus represents self-love. As you may know, retrograding planets provide a suitable time for introspection on where we’ve been and where we are going. Mercury retrogrades can create periods of deep thought in the area signified by the sign that it is retrograding. With Mercury retrograde in the sign of Taurus we have a twofold opportunity to revisit and contemplate how we love ourselves and others.
Because Libra is the zodiac sign striving for equality within all partnerships, the current Astrological significations are encouraging us to “wake-up” and regain a state of peace and harmony in our personal and collective lives. Therefore, you can use the light of this powerful Full Moon to focus upon and determine where you need more balance. For example, if you feel you are out of balance with either your intimate or professional partnerships, and possibly giving more than you are receiving, then you will want to spend time contemplating how you might resolve this imbalance.
The Libra archetype often becomes aware that it can give far more than it receives. Therefore, it may be helpful to observe areas of your life where this dynamic is exemplified. When Libra is involved, sometimes the greatest gift we can give another person is to know when not to give, thereby allowing that individual to independently determine their own needs—Aries. Once you can personally maintain equilibrium in your life, you will find that the imbalances automatically resolve themselves.
Lastly, Libra is the sign associated with the kidneys and blood sugar balances. Therefore, this will be a great Full Moon to commit to consuming less sugar, foods high in carbohydrates, and alcohol. Look for healthy alternatives that support your overall well-being.
For the night sky watchers: as mentioned above, that planet next to the Moon for the next couple of days is Jupiter!
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Copyright 2017 by Linda Kaye
by Linda Kaye | Mar 20, 2017 | 2017, Astro News
Venus Retrograde 2017
March 4 to April 15
Your task is not to seek for love but merely to seek and find all the barriers
within yourself that you have built against it. ~Rumi
Venus is the only planet (besides the Sun and Moon) that does not turn retrograde several times a year. Instead, Venus turns retrograde only once every 548 (or so) days and will be transiting somewhere in your Astrological horoscope. This marks a significant period because it will correlate to a period of time during which you will be inclined to reexamine and reflect on your values, the way you love, and your overall nature of reality.
Relationships, commitments, and finances will likely be on your radar screen now. During the Venus retrograde period you will find yourself reassessing matters of the heart and how you are managing your resources. The intention of this cycle is for you to become aware of dynamics and circumstances that are no longer needed for your desired future. Anything that is counterproductive to your higher purpose or heartfelt destiny should become clear during this period encouraging you to take action when Venus turns direct on April 15.
Current intimate relationships may find one or both partners questioning how they feel about the relationship and wondering if their love or commitment is authentic. Because this cycle in the sign of Aries you will feel called to initiate new and more genuine ways of being in relationship.
On April 2 through April 27 Venus will travel back into the sign of Pisces where she will join the centaur Chiron and square Saturn. This period will provide an opportunity to evaluate and reflect (Saturn) on what may need healing (Chiron) in your life. Contemplate if self-worth, forgiveness, fear of intimacy, etc., need your attention and healing, so you can initiate the possibility of deeper intimacy within your partnerships once Venus moves back into the sign of Aries on April 28.
It is also worth noting that Mercury will turn retrograde on April 9, in the other sign of love – Taurus. Ultimately, Taurus represents self-love. As you may know, retrograding planets provide a suitable time for introspection on where we’ve been and where we are going. Mercury retrogrades can create periods of deep thought in the area signified by the sign that it is retrograding. With Mercury retrograde in the sign of Taurus we have a twofold opportunity to revisit and contemplate how we love others and how we love ourselves.
Venus retrograde periods can bring past lovers into your life and/or a new love that you are karmically destined to be with. This is an important time to be clear in all your communications regarding commitments and financial decisions. Those of you with Aries or Pisces planets in your horoscopes are sure to feel the effects of Aphrodite’s planet the most during this period. However, we can each expect to find ourselves reflecting on the overall nature of our reality. What is working and not working? What is needed or not needed? Where to commit, recommit, or make necessary changes in personal, social, and business relationships? Lastly, are you communicating your needs and values within your important relationships?
Pre-shadow period begins on January 30 (26° Pisces)
Retrograde begins on March 2 (13° Aries)
Turns direct on April 15 (26° Pisces)
Post-shadow period from May 18 (13° Aries)
Copyright 2017 by Linda Kaye
by Linda Kaye | Mar 11, 2017 | 2017, Astro News
March 12, 2017
7:43 a.m. pacific time
22 degrees and 13 minutes of Virgo
Hum … what exactly is a Crow Full Moon? It is the name that the Native Peoples gave to the last Full Moon prior to the spring equinox (March 20). It was heralded by the cawing of the crows, alerting them to the end of winter. The end of winter is certainly being celebrated by the Californians. We are happy to have the long and seemingly never-ending drought finally over. However, with record breaking snow and rainfall, we are also eagerly embracing the Sun’s movement into Aries, where the days will become longer and warmer.
Virgo Full Moon
Virgo’s infamous holy trinity – the purification and integration of body, mind and spirit, is emphasized under this lunation. Virgo is the Earth sign that holds a special affinity for all things related to our planet and her depiction honors the sacredness of Earth’s bounty as she lifts the wheat staff in her hand. The word Virgo is Latin for virgin. Its true meaning is “whole and pure within oneself.” Therefore, whenever Virgo is highlighted, an increased motivation for improvement and refinement will occur.
Full Moons occur when the Moon moves into an opposition to and reflects the light of the Sun – in this case, Pisces. When Virgo, and or Pisces, is emphasized in your horoscope or in the heavens as they are under this Full Moon, you will want to give special attention to the care of your body, thoughts and spiritual practice. If any one of these areas is ignored, a self-induced crisis might occur in order to get your attention.
Pisces envisions our dreams and desires into reality. With this potent Full Moon, you can intend to identify your imaginative dream-world and integrate it with the down-to-Earth reality of Virgo – unifying spirit and matter. Encourage your Piscean inspirations and dreams! Embrace the Virgo integration of your body, mind and spirit! Celebrate your contribution to the magnificent blossoming and awakening that is occurring during this time in our collective evolution.
This Full Moon will inspire you to become more organized and meticulous with the details of your life. Use Virgo’s talent for analytical thinking and discrimination to generate new ventures that align with your desires. These qualities are especially helpful if you want to enhance or change your daily work routine. Pay attention to your personal nutritional requirements, thought processes and spiritual needs. If any one of these essential areas is out of balance in your life, now is the time to set goals for improvement.
Virgo Full Moon Key Words: Analyze, Discriminate, Daily Work, Diet, Purification, Health (intestines, nervous system, hands and feet), Mental Constructs, Spirituality
Copyright 2017 by Linda Kaye
by Linda Kaye | Feb 9, 2017 | 2017, Astro News
Leo Lunar Eclipse
Friday, Feb 10 – 4:32 p.m.
22 degrees and 28 minutes of Leo
This prenumbral Lunar Eclipse will be visible to observers in Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America, the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Ocean.
Lasting four hours and 19 minutes in duration, February 10 will mark the beginning of a very powerful Eclipse year. Eclipses, Equinoxes and Solstices — as well as other significant celestial events — provide an opportunity to consciously embrace powerful universal energies.
This month we are fortunate to have two important Eclipses with energies oriented toward transformation and destiny: The Full Moon Lunar Eclipse on February 10 and the New Moon Solar Eclipse on February 26. As you have experienced and know firsthand, Astrology is an effective tool for understanding the soul’s evolutionary journey. It is an amazing modality and when studied closely will provide wise counsel of your destined path. That said, it is always important to point out that the planets or birth chart do not cause events to occur in our lives, rather they reflect our level of consciousness — or awareness of the stagnant patterns from which we wish to break free.
Awareness to your individual past patterning, as well as your soul’s current destiny, is one of the many gifts Astrology offers. When you feel stuck and not able to create movement in your life, you have likely become too comfortable with the security of past familiarity. Therefore, discomfort will become more intense in order to instigate movement into a new way of interacting in life. During important Eclipse periods such as this one, the universe is encouraging us to awaken to our individual and collective destinies.
Lunar Eclipses are a time to look at what is no longer working in our lives so we can initiate the ending of a cycle and the beginning of a new one. This will be true for all of us, but especially powerful for those who have Leo or Pisces planets in their horoscope as these are the two zodiacal signs in which the February Eclipses occur. For each of us, we can expect a Lunar Eclipse to maintain an influence in our life for as long as it takes to resolve the emotional dynamics that surfaced during its unfolding.
“We are not here on earth to change our destiny, but to fulfill it.” ~Guy Finely
Eclipses help you to create shifts in your life and encourage you to let go of old patterns that no longer serve you. They work on three levels: personal, collective, and ultimately, the integration of both. Where there is inner uncertainty, an Eclipse will encourage you to seek clarity. Pay close attention to the revelations occurring during this Eclipse month, as what was previously hidden gives way to the light.
Astrologers have studied Eclipses and their effects since the Babylonian Era and have found that they often coincide with earth changes, modern stock market fluctuations and political upheavals. With the advent of external events, Eclipses can become powerful indicators of needed change — collectively as well as individually. As a potent example, the current political unrest within the United States is far from resolved and this discontent is exuding global comradery. As I’ve shared in previous articles over the past months and years, the current Astrological signatures are encouraging us to “awaken from our complacency” and initiate change. These Astrological aspects are being experienced on a global scale and will continue to prove individually and collectively transformative as outmoded systems collapse.
The zodiacal sign this Eclipse falls in is Leo, which is the sign that encourages creative self-expression and heart consciousness. The fire of Leo ignites passion, inspiration and the ability to single-mindedly focus on one’s goals. Leo also represents children and romance, marking a time to evaluate whether or not we are nurturing our inner child, and creating romantic moments of honoring and loving the self.
As the heart is ruled by Leo it is important during this Eclipse to set intentions that honor your heart’s desires. The essence of your creative light and the ability to love yourself and others exists within the center of your heart. Find the center of your heart during this Eclipse and honor your unique and special gifts.
Eclipse Contemplation Themes: Am I following my destiny?; What is being revealed during this Eclipse cycle?; What are my heart’s desires?; Can I release what is no longer serving me?; What new cycle should I initiate? Do I love myself?; Am I creating romance in my life?; Am I honoring my unique gifts?
Eclipses always occur in pairs. The second, a Solar Eclipse, will occur on February 26, during the New Moon in Pisces. The next pair of eclipses will occur in August. The energies of an eclipse can be felt a couple of days before and after an eclipse. The ancient sages believed that eclipses were a time for meditation and learning; a special time to honor the spiritual aspects of your life. Try to keep your schedule light, remain internally focused, eat only pure foods, and do not consume alcohol. The veil between earth and the heavens is thinner during an eclipse, allowing you to more easily connect to the eternal universal wisdom that is your divine essence.
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