by Linda Kaye | Feb 5, 2012 | 2012, Archived Astro News
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, 1:53 p.m. PT
19 degrees and 31 minutes
The Moon and her fluctuating phases symbolize the perpetual change that is constant throughout the entire universe. The lunar cycle can be seen as the great medicine wheel of life, death and rebirth so attuning to the various lunar phases allows us to embrace our own personal rebirth and renewal.
Full Moons foster and illuminate the sacred feminine’s gifts of abundant love, growth, nurturing, and bonding, so this is the best time of the month to honor the Great Mother Goddess through rituals such as prayer, raising energy, and life celebrations.
Many shamanic practitioners refer to the Full Moon as Moon Mother because during such times our prayers are amplified and the Moon’s medicinal powers are bestowed upon our planet and all its life forms. As such, we should follow the shaman’s example and give thanks for the abundance received, and ask that abundance be given to all beings on Earth for healing and restoration of balance in the universe.
This month’s Full Moon is in the fiery sign of Leo, which is ruled by the Sun and represented by the proud and powerful lion. The Sun’s illuminating rays bestow life; sacred wisdom through spiritual practice; and the ability to creatively actualize ourselves. A symbol of divine knowledge in many cultures, the lion is recognized from Europe to Africa as the power of the Shakti– divine energy. The Hindus, for example, believe that the Man-Lion, Vishnu has both the sovereignty and power of dharma (law) to destroy evil and ignorance.
Furthermore, Leo is the sign that represents children and creativity in general; Leos enjoy romance, are gregarious, generous, and playful. Physically, Leo rules the heart and most lions have tender hearts that need personal nurturing and if ignored, their heart may seek attention by developing a physical condition. When balanced and healthy, the lion is a strong leader, courageous, regal, and proud.
During this month’s Full Moon you can manifest your goals by contemplating and integrating these powerful feminine and leonine qualities into your life. For example, you may wish to creatively actualize or cultivate stronger leadership skills; romance and partnerships;spiritual wisdom; or the healing of heart wounds.
Copyright 2012 by Linda Kaye
by Linda Kaye | Jan 20, 2012 | 2012, Archived Astro News
January 24—April 13, 2012
2012 is a big year for retrograde planets as both Venus and Mars will be retrograding along with Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn and the outer planets—Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. 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. Because this particular Mars retrograde falls in the sign of Virgo and makes a wonderful aspect to Jupiter in Taurus it will promote analytical introspection, as well as expanded philosophical awareness. This signature will provide an opportunity to examine our egotistic actions and to strive for greater humility. It is an important time of considered response versus impulsive reaction. Because Mercury rules Virgo,and therefore our thought processes, it will be essential to listen to our inner guidance system versus external ego-based desires.
This will also be a great time for evaluating our day-to-day work habits. Is our ego attached to the outcome of our work or are we able to create (work) based on a calling from deep within? With Mars and Jupiter both falling in the Earth signs of Virgo and Taurus we can take advantage of this retrograde introspective period and plan for our future security. Virgo is also associated with the holy trinity of body-mind-spirit. If any one of these three areas is neglected, we can find ourselves in physical, mental or spiritual crisis. Therefore, this is a great period to reorganize our time, so we are balancing the important aspects of our inner versus outer world.
Key Phrases for Mars Retrograde:
Return to my center “core” self.
Examine my ego-based actions.
Develop Virgo humility.
Listen to inner vs. outer based desires.
Create considered response vs. impulsive action.
Find physical, mental, and spiritual balance.
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Copyright 2012 by Linda Kaye
by Linda Kaye | Jan 20, 2012 | 2012, Archived Astro News
New Moon – Sunday, January 22
11:39 p.m. PT
Two degrees & 41 minutes of Aquarius
Aquarius is the celestial sign that bestows the universal cosmic waters onto humankind and our planet. Although Aquarius is an air sign, it is known as “The Water Bearer” and this connection through the healing element of water symbolizes an ability to spread its cosmic gifts of giving and restoring life to humanity.
Among many things, Aquarius is the sign associated with futuristic thinking. Aquarians are humanitarian and philanthropic by nature with an intention to make the world a better place. This February New Moon is harmoniously aligned to its ruler—Uranus—the “Great Awakener.” Uranus has a rebellious nature desirous of the freedom to take action and ensure evolutionary progress—change! Therefore, this will be a wonderful time for you to set new goals for freedom and change in your life so you may continue your personal evolutionary journey.
Uranus is currently moving through the zodiac sign of Aries and asking each of us to rebel against anything that does not bring liberation to ourselves and all sentient beings. Individually and collectively, Uranus in Aries can prove a powerful catalyst to dismantle the barriers that keep us stuck and unable to move forward. When Uranus moved into Aries, it kicked off the Cardinal Cross and Uranian types of individual and collective rebellion began occurring all over the globe.
This New Moon is an important time to evaluate your own desires and need for change. Set intentions for the Aquarian winds of change to blow, and for its cosmic healing waters to instill the “wisdom of awareness” into your life.
Click here to learn more about Uranus’ movement through Aries.
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Copyright 2012 by Linda Kaye
by Linda Kaye | Jan 6, 2012 | 2012, Archived Astro News
Sunday, Jan. 8th – 11:29 p.m. PT
18 degrees and 25 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. If you’ve been following my Astro-Grams you already know that the Moon is 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 New Year intentions to create 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 Cancer Moon will also be highlighting the Cardinal Cross which many of you may remember is initiating unprecedented change for humankind. The 2012 “Shift of the Ages” is prompting us to awaken to new levels of consciousness that generate awareness to the sacred interconnectedness of all life.
The Wolf Moon is a potent reminder to embrace the many powerful and transformational changes this long anticipated year is destined to bring.
Our only security is our ability to change. ~John Lilly
Copyright 2012 by Linda Kaye
by Linda Kaye | Dec 23, 2011 | 2011, Archived Astro News
December 24, 10:06 a.m. PT
02 degrees and 34 minutes of Capricorn
This last New Moon of 2011 marks the ending of another extraodinary Astrological year! Anticipate joyful expanded awarness with a stunning aspect to fun-loving philosophical Jupiter. Expect the unexpected as the planet Uranus is joining this planetary party and sure to mix things up through Christmas day. Falling in the sign of Capricorn, this New Moon will join the powerful force of Pluto. Be prepared to feel or witness others expressive emotions which could promote tense holiday moments.
Despite the serious Capricorn tone, the aspects to this final lunation cycle of 2011 are supportive. New Moons encourage us to initiate new beginnings. With Pluto’s transformative influence you are given an auspicious opportunity to change your perspective, and therefore change your reality. This New Moon in Capricorn is encouraging you to take responsibility, control any emotions that lead to dark places (Pluto) and redirect them to positive new opportunities—Jupiter. When you step out of “Capricorn fear” and into “Pluto self-empowerment” you can gain abundant opportunities.
“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at will change.” – Wayne Dyer
I have written and presented Astrological, spiritual and scientific information on the individual and collective changes occurring on our beautiful planet for quite some time now. Every day we are witness to the continuation of an unstoppable and unprecedented global mass awakening. This awakening is an assurance of many more exciting changes to come that will require conscious, peaceful collaboration from each of us. Astrologically, this month—December 2011—is an especially important time to meditate and come together in love, prayer, and sacred ceremony for the celebration of life and the invocation of peace on Earth.
Wishing each of you abundant love, peace and prosperity during this holiday season and coming New Year.
Namaste,
Linda Kaye
Copyright 2011 by Linda Kaye
by Linda Kaye | Dec 19, 2011 | 2011, Archived Astro News
Tuesday, December 21st, 12:13am – PT
Twenty-Nine degrees – Twenty minutes of Gemini
This Winter Solstice initiates a phenomenal ending to a dynamic Astrological year! 2010 concludes with a rare eclipse known as the Christmas lunar eclipse occurring on the Winter Solstice. The last total lunar eclipse occurred almost three years ago in February of 2008 and this Christmas eclipse will be the first total lunar eclipse to occur on the day of the Winter Solstice since 1638, and only the second in the Common Era.
Visible to observers in North America and Western South America, this eclipse’s total phase will last 72 minutes. The Moon will be near the zenith for observers in southern California and Baja Mexico at the moment of its maximum eclipse.
Endings are especially emphasized as 2010 comes to a close under this powerful eclipse. Lunar eclipses always occur under a Full Moon and this Full Moon is once again occurring at the critical 29 degree point. As you may recall, a planet at 29 degrees emphasizes the ending of a cycle. As the Moon also represents cycles, lunar eclipses are a time to look at what is no longer working in your life. It is a time to initiate endings and explore new prospects. This will be true for all of us, but especially for those who have Cancer or Capricorn planets in their horoscope because these are the two zodiacal signs in which the eclipses fall.
Mercury is the ruling planet of Gemini and is retrograde at the center of our Galaxy during this Full Moon. The center of our Galaxy is associated with spiritual wisdom and truth consciousness. Therefore, with Mercury retrograde at this central point we are encouraged to question any beliefs that are limiting us and to seek our personal truth. Pluto – the God of the underworld – and Mars – the warrior God of action – are both closely aligned with this eclipse. Eclipses create a temporary shadow and Pluto and Mar’s influence can surprise us with powerful and dormant emotions rising to the surface.
Coinciding with earth changes, political upheavals and stock market fluctuations, eclipses can become powerful indicators of needed transformation in our personal lives. Lunar energies govern domestic matters, the feminine principal and the water element. These energies encourage us to examine our emotions, and create and hold intentions for change in our lives. For this reason, eclipses, as well as New and Full Moons are particularly potent times to meditate or perform ritual and ceremony.
The ancient sages felt 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.
The energies of an eclipse can be felt a couple of days before and after an eclipse. Eclipses always occur in pairs and the second, a partial solar eclipse, will occur on January 4th, 2011 during the New Moon in Capricorn, watch for these details in my next Astro-Gram.
Copyright 2010 by Linda Kaye
