by Linda Kaye | Mar 1, 2014 | 2014, Archived Astro News
Passionate Action-Oriented Mars turns Retrograde
in the sign of Libra
March 2—May 18, 2014
It’s not your job to like me…it’s MINE! ~Byron Katie
2014 has kicked off the year in retrograde motion; it began with Venus retrograde in the sign of Capricorn and no sooner than Venus turned direct, Mercury went retrograde. Thankfully—as I’m sure most of you would agree—Mercury finally turned direct on February 28. Most of the planets retrograde several times a year, but Mars only turns retrograde approximately once every two years, and Venus once every 18 months. I am often asked, “What exactly does it mean when a planet is retrograde?” Retrograding planets appear to move backwards from our point on Earth, as they orbit around the Sun. However, they don’t really move backward, but rather move at an apparent backward speed from our Earth-centered perspective at certain times of the year.
Mars is the planet of passionate, outward action and manifestation. Therefore, from an Astrological perspective, retrograde Mars will promote a period of introspection. Mars is traveling alongside the North Node of the Moon in the sign of Libra which is associated with hearing and listening and is considered to be the relationship sign of the zodiac. This Mars retrograde period will be an important time to evaluate our relationships, including the relationship we have to ourselves. If our inner dialogue does not speak of self-love and self-worth, then our outer relationships will suffer.
Many of our spiritual leaders advocate a practice of considered response versus impulsive reaction to situations and people in our lives and this Mars retrograde in Libra is the perfect time to seriously contemplate and implement this important philosophy. This period will provide an opportune time to examine our egotistic actions and make appropriate adjustments where necessary.
Key Phrases for Mars Retrograde:
Return to my center “core” self.
Examine my ego-based actions.
Learn to listen more closely to my inner vs. outer based desires.
Create considered response vs. impulsive action.
Seek to develop deeper levels of harmony in all my relationships.
Copyright 2014 by Linda Kaye
by Linda Kaye | Feb 19, 2014 | 2014, Archived Astro News
Setting Intentions Based on the Pisces New Moon
February 28, 2014 – 11:59 p.m. PT
10 degrees and 39 minutes of Pisces
The New Moon is a time of new beginnings and rebirth. It is an opportune time to set intentions for new life directions or the beginning of new projects. This is the best time of the month to plant positive thoughts in the subconscious mind with affirmations, auspicious chants, and visualizations.
Inspiration, hope, and support flourish during these next couple of days for those seeking spiritual, emotional, or mental liberation of any kind. This is likely to be a particularly enlightening New Moon because it occurs in the intuitive sign of Pisces and makes an auspicious aspect to wisdom-oriented Jupiter. Because the Sun, Moon, Chiron and Neptune are all traversing the sign of Pisces in the fourth house of the New Moon horoscope you can expect hidden areas of your psyche to become more active during these next few days and weeks.
As you may recall from my Chiron in Pisces article, Pisces is the watery zodiac sign that seeks to dissolve all separating desires in order to unite with divine. It is through the artistic and soulful expression of Piscean energies that we can each experience the true essence of the all-pervading consciousness that exists within everything. Because Pisces is the last sign of the zodiac it also represents culminations.
Under this important New Moon, it is beneficial to take the time out of your busy schedule to ask yourself a couple of essential questions:
1) What is separating me from my truest expression of my divine self?
2) What might I need to culminate in my life so I can align to my higher nature?
Once you’ve answered these questions, take time to create intentions that will lead you into a closer relationship with your highest goals. Lastly, Pisces is one of two healing constellations of the zodiac (Virgo is the other.) Healing is an important consideration when planets are highlighting one or both of these constellations. This New Moon in Pisces can help illuminate any healing work that might need to occur in order for you to connect to your heart’s truest desires. Pisces also represents the dreamtime. Therefore, pay close attention to your dreams to provide additional guidance over the next couple of days.
Copyright 2014 by Linda Kaye
by Linda Kaye | Jan 15, 2014 | 2014, Archived Astro News
Full Wolf Moon
Wed., Jan. 15th – 8:51 p.m. PT
26 degrees and 58 minutes of Cancer
The first Full Moon of the year is known as the Wolf Moon by the Native people because the wolf packs howled hungrily outside their snow laden villages. Our brothers and sisters of the stars are known by the Native peoples as the Great Star Nation, and wolves are represented by the Dog Star, Sirius, which many Astrologers and ancient cultures believe is the original home of our teachers from ancient times.Sirius was also known to be the home of the gods by the ancient Egyptians and is still considered so by the Dogon tribe in Africa.
The Moon is a power ally for the wolf as its senses are very keen. The Moon is also a symbol for psychic energy, and the unconscious that holds the secrets of all knowledge and wisdom.The Full Moon in January is an auspicious time to access this inner wisdom because it falls in the watery sign of the crab– Cancer.Cancer is the Astrological sign associated with our inner versus outer world.Therefore, this is a great time to set intentions for creating more balance between your inner and outer life.
When the Moon is in Cancer the Sun is in Capricorn. These two opposite signs are seeking balance between outer world responsibilities of social, political and career interest and inner world security of family, home and self. This first Full Moon of 2014 is joining auspicious Jupiter while making challenging aspects to Uranus and Mars. What does this mean? Go within, seek your personal truth, and then take action and make the necessary changes that bring you into full alignment with your core essence.
The Wolf Moon is a reminder to all of us to empower the sacred being within and to awaken to the great spiritual unfolding occurring at this time in our history.
“Who looks outside dreams; who looks inside awakes.” ~Carl Jung
Copyright 2014 by Linda Kaye
by Linda Kaye | May 24, 2013 | 2013, Archived Astro News
Friday, May 24 – 9:24 p.m.
Four Degrees – Eight Minutes of Sagittarius
Occurs over the Americas
Our destiny changes with our thought; we shall become what we wish to become, do what we wish to do, when our habitual thought corresponds with our desire. ~ Orison Swett Marden
Lasting 33 minutes and 45 seconds in duration, tonight will mark the end of the first eclipse season of 2013. Although it is sure to be felt, because this is an appulse eclipse, it will not be visible. It is also occurring during the third of seven exact Uranus-Pluto squares and destined to assist in the continuation of much needed change—individually, as well as collectively.
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.
The theme for this final eclipse of the season is one of communication; with a special emphasis on truth versus belief. Along with Jupiter–the ruling planet of this eclipse–Venus, Mercury and the Sun are all transiting in the sign of Gemini. This stellium of Gemini planets is creating an intense emphasizes on thinking and communicating with mindfulness. Lastly, the planet Neptune is making a challenging aspect to this eclipse and stressing the need to heal what is keeping us from our true nature.
Following are a few questions you may want to ponder during this eclipse:
What are your individual beliefs at this moment in time?
What stories have you created or fabricated about your reality?
Are your thoughts and communication reflecting your individual destiny—your personal truth?
If yes, wonderful! If not, this eclipse is an opportunity to acknowledge that which no longer serves you so you can move into proper alignment with your innate wisdom—truth consciousness!
We are not here on earth to change our destiny, but to fulfill it. ~Guy Finely
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.
Related Astrological Articles
Scorpio Lunar Eclipse
Taurus Solar Eclipse
Uranus Squares Pluto
Copyright 2013 by Linda Kaye
by Linda Kaye | May 9, 2013 | 2013, Archived Astro News
Thursday, May 9, 5:28 pm PT
Nineteen Degrees – Thirty-one Minutes of Taurus
Visible primarily from Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia.
“You are here to enable the Divine Purpose of the Universe to unfold. That is how important you are.” ~Eckhart Tolle
2013 will mark the occurrence of five eclipses in one year: three lunar and two solar. The first eclipse—a partial lunar eclipse—occurred on April 25 in the sign of Scorpio. On May 9, an annular solar eclipse will occur in Taurus and the final eclipse of this noteworthy trio will occur in Sagittarius on May 24. Be sure and watch for important upcoming communication on this third eclipse and its significance as it occurs during the powerful Uranus-Pluto squares. Lastly, the final two eclipses of 2013 will occur in October and November.
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon travels between the Sun and the Earth and therefore casts its shadow blocking the view of the Sun from Earth. During an annular solar eclipse (ring of fire) the Moon’s shadow blocks out part of the Sun’s light creating a ring of fiery bright sunlight that will blaze around the Moon’s circumference. In fact, “annulus” in Latin means “little ring.” This eclipse will be visible from northern Australia and the southern Pacific Ocean, and visible for a maximum of six minutes and three seconds.
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 and transformation. Pay close attention to the revelations occurring in your life during this powerful eclipse month.
Mars, Mercury, the Sun, Moon and Pallas Athena are all in the sign of Taurus during this solar eclipse—that’s a lot of Taurus energy! Pallas Athena’s presence is a powerful influence because she conjuncts this eclipse exactly. Archetypically, she is recognized as a hero, or warrior goddess and seeker of justice. The myths tell us that she was born from Zeus’ forehead—a depiction of her innate wisdom and ability to strategize. In general, Taurus represents the material and spiritual realms. From a material perspective it is the sign that correlates security with survival – what brings us security, or allows us to feel secure, will promote our survival. Spiritually, Taurus represents the divine and sacred mysteries. Taurus is connected to the inner side of Venus marking this an auspicious time to turn inward and focus on one’s connection with self and the divine spark within.
Venus is also the planet ruling this Taurus eclipse. Synonymous with LOVE, when associated with Taurus, Venus asks us to cultivate a loving relationship with our inner self. During this eclipse Venus is making two important planetary aspects: a conjunction to Jupiter, the expansive philosophical planet of truth consciousness and a challenging aspect to Neptune, the planetary body associated with healing. These two aspects may initiate the unveiling of outmoded belief systems that need your conscious attention and commitment to change. This is a favorable time to question your intimate relationship dynamics. What do you truly value and how do you love others based on your values? Expect this period to bring about inner revelations about how you love yourself and love others. Most importantly, if you currently believe that your security comes from external resources then now is an excellent time to contemplate and initiate new intentions for the following:
- To appreciate beauty and the finer things in life without my desired need to possess or own.
- To display self-worth that radiates inner security regardless of my financial status.
- To honor and nurture my individual gifts and values.
- To love myself unconditionally.
“Scarcity of self value cannot be remedied by money, recognition, affection, attention or influence.” ~Gary Zukav
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.
Related Astrological Articles
Scorpio Lunar Eclipse
Uranus Squares Pluto
Copyright 2013 by Linda Kaye
