by Linda Kaye | Sep 1, 2010 | 2010
The Planetary Time Indicator of Change
The planet Saturn begins its journey through your Astrological horoscope at the moment of your birth. Its complete cycle through the zodiac and the houses of your Astrological chart takes roughly 29 years. The Saturn Return occurs when Saturn passes through the sign it was in at the time of your birth. The Saturn Return is in effect for approximately two-and-a-half years and will occur twice in your life, typically around age 28-30 and again at 58-60. If you were born during 1980 – 1983 or 1951 – 1953 you were born with Saturn in Libra and are currently experiencing your first or second Saturn Return.
This is a very special Saturn Return for those with Saturn in Libra as it is igniting the Cardinal Cross Climax that I have written of in previous Astro-Grams. The Cardinal Cross is emphasizing a time of both great and necessary change, making this Saturn Return even more powerful than usual.
When Saturn returns to its natal position in your chart you will undergo one of the most intense maturation periods of your life. In general, Saturn Returns are precursors to strong and sometimes painful yearnings for change. During this period of time you will be divinely guided to relinquish anything in your life that does not support your future life goals and purpose. You may find yourself feeling compelled to prioritize your objectives and activities so you can make the best use of your abilities for the next 29.5 years.
This can be a very stressful and trying time because the security of the past is familiar and safe, whereas the future is still unformed and therefore uncertain. Among many things, Saturn represents karma, responsibility and accountability. This will be a critical time requiring you to act with extreme integrity.
The Saturn Return brings about endings and new beginnings. The universe will unveil unhealthy and incongruent living and working conditions that can no longer be tolerated. This recognition can bring about enormous change, which may at times feel completely out of your control.
If you resist your personal nature and desires during your Saturn Return, the next 29.5 years could bring much suffering. If you willingly embrace Saturn’s courageous force, the transformation you make during this period can bring long term stability and future security.
Click here to learn more about the meaning of Saturn’s transit through Libra.
Copyright 2010 by Linda Kaye
by Linda Kaye | Aug 24, 2010 | 2010, Astro News
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010, 10:03 a.m. PT
Astrologically, the light of a Full Moon illuminates the area of our life symbolized by the zodiacal sign in which it falls. Affecting our emotional nature, and the deep watery realms of the subconscious, the charged energies of this Pisces Full Moon will attempt to awaken the dormant nature of our unconscious.
Pisces is the sign representing union – the unending quest of humankind to merge with divine. This Piscean search for union can permeate our dreaming and waking reality. When the Moon falls in the constellation of Pisces our waking world can become dreamy and surreal. The veils between the earthly and spirit realms become very thin, creating a desire to dream our reality into being.
Full Moons always occur when the Moon is in opposition to the Sun. The Sun will be in Virgo during this Full Moon emphasizing the Piscean-Virgo theme of healing. The Moon is also closely aligned with its ruling planet Neptune, as well as Chiron – the two planets associated with crises and healing. This close alignment to Neptune and Chiron can create emotional sensitivity to our own feelings of suffering as well as the plight and suffering of humankind. It is an especially opportunistic time to acknowledge and honor those areas in your life that are in need of healing and forgiveness.
Virgo’s ruling planet Mercury is retrograde during this Full Moon providing an opportunity to revisit the unresolved areas of our past. Mercury is the planet that rules our thought processes and while retrograde in Virgo, Mercury has the potential to cause mental stress and anxiety. We may find it challenging to stay focused on the present and find ourselves dwelling on past issues, and or, worrying about the future.
Pisces is the final sign of the zodiac and therefore represents culmination in one or more areas of our life. With Saturn currently in Libra and in aspect to this Full Moon, we may find ourselves wanting to culminate that which is no longer in balance within our close relationships. This does not mean our relationships have to end, rather a culmination of the imbalance needs to occur, allowing the relationship to mature into a healthier dynamic.
Lastly, this Full Moon falls in the Astrological eleventh house representing hopes, wishes and dreams. What hopes, wishes and dreams do you wish to cultivate? This is a beneficial time to seek inner guidance and set intentions for your future. The luminous Pisces Full Moon is a great time to invoke insight through meditation, ceremony, dream symbolism, and your personal intuition.
Pisces Key Words: Dreamtime, Intuition, Suffering, Healing, Culmination, Union
Copyright 2010 by Linda Kaye
by Linda Kaye | Aug 15, 2010 | 2010, Astro News
August 21st through September 11th
Mercury is the planet that astrologically represents travel, communication and our thought processes. Known as the Messenger of the Gods – Mercury’s role is to speedily deliver clear and precise information. In retrograde motion, the planetary trickster strikes and many of our daily activities go haywire.
Retrograding 3-4 times a year, we often experience travel delays and miscommunications of all kinds. It is best to avoid signing contractual agreements of any kind as matters begun during Mercury retrograde tend to take unexpected twists and turns in the future.
Mercury also rules electronics and is often blamed for all types of computer mishaps, warranting an important time to backup your computer files. In general terms, machines of all kinds tend to act strangely and take on a Murphy’s Law theme.
During Mercury retrograde periods we often find ourselves revisiting past projects or situations that once again need our attention. This time can also find us connecting with old friends and lovers that we haven’t seen in a long time.
Because Mercury retrogrades in Virgo you may find yourself working and analyzing more than usual; be careful that you don’t create mental, and or, physical exhaustion. You might also be reminded of past resolutions to eat healthier, and therefore encouraged to take better care of yourself. Pets are also ruled by Virgo and may need more attention than normal during this retrograde phase.
Although Mercury retrograde periods may seem frustrating at times, they provide opportunities to review or finish up old projects, contact old friends, or clean out the closet and garage. It’s an opportune time for introspection and deep thought.
Copyright 2010 by Linda Kaye
by Linda Kaye | Aug 5, 2010 | 2010, Astro News
Monday, August 9th, 8:08 p.m. PT
This month’s New Moon falls in the royal sign of Leo. Leo is the fiery sign that is associated with the proud, majestic lion and the heat of the summer Sun.
A New Moon occurs at the beginning of every 28-day lunar cycle when the Moon joins the Sun in one of the twelve zodiacal signs. As the start of a new cycle, a New Moon is always a symbolic time to evaluate your life goals and set new intentions in the areas of your life associated with the zodiacal sign in which the New Moon is occurring.
The zodiacal sign of Leo is the sign that encourages creative self-expression. The fire of the leonine Sun 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 New Moon to set intentions that honor your heart’s desires. This is important for all of us, but especially important for Leos, who can actually develop physical heart ailments when they do not follow their hearts. Spiritual masters who have obtained enlightenment, such as Sri Yogananda, tell us, “God is center everywhere, circumference nowhere.” 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 New Moon and honor your unique and special gifts. This Leo New Moon is reminding us of the many spiritual teachings emphasizing the need to move away from fear and into loving relationship with self, others and our planet.
In many ancient cultures the Sun is worshipped as the giver of life and the source of light – spiritual wisdom. In fact, the Mayans tell us that the Sun’s movement into the center of our Milky Way during “2012” will ignite a mass spiritual awakening for mankind and a spiritual rebirth for our planet. Invoke the solar energies of this leonine New Moon to guide you into your center, your heart, to further your own process of awakening.
Leo New Moon Key Words: Solar Light, Create, Inner Child, Self Love,
We come spinning out of nothingness, scattering stars…
the stars form a circle, and in the center we dance.
-Rumi, 13th century
Copyright 2010 by Linda Kaye
by Linda Kaye | Jul 20, 2010 | 2010
Saturn will once again enter Libra on July 21, 2010 through October 5, 2012
Astrologically, Saturn is often referred to as “The Lord of Karma” or “The Great Malefic” and sometimes “The Task Master,” all of which can provoke feelings of pessimism and negativity. Rarely are Saturn’s countless hidden gifts emphasized upon first contemplating this great planet’s Astrological significations.
Saturn is the planet that represents structure, social-political systems and authority, as well as the awareness of time and karma. He is the harbinger of the blatant recognition of a long standing way of life that is no longer serving us. With Saturn’s ingress into Libra we will find ourselves investing time to restructure the area of our lives reflected by the zodiacal sign of Libra. Astrologically, Libra represents partnership, equality, beauty, the arts, harmony and balance. Saturn will bring awareness and a need for dynamic change – individually as well as collectively – to any of these Libran qualities that are in discord.
Saturn represents societal structures and governments, and while in Libra he will encourage each of us to demand fairness and justice within our political systems. On a more personal level, each one of us will be questioning our partnerships and close relationships. This is especially true for Libras because Saturn will transit directly over your Sun. If you are between the ages of 28-30 or 58-60 you are experiencing or about to experience your Saturn return, a major maturation and turning point in life.
As Saturn makes its passage through Libra, it will activate the Cardinal Cross and simultaneously highlight the U.S. Astrological chart which will undergo its own Saturn return in Libra. These two important Astrological significations will point to collective and personal lessons of responsibility and right relationship with one another and our planet. These dynamics are heralding a wake-up call of change; a change in our attitudes, our attachments and our lifestyles. Universally we are quickly approaching the “2012” climax and the end of the Mayan Calendar, referred to by Mayan Elders as the “Shift of the Ages.”
Mindful awareness is required at the onset of a significant Saturn transit and we are encouraged to use integrity in all our dealings throughout its duration. The Saturnian journey often leads us into solemn periods of reflection where we may find ourselves feeling dejected, disillusioned and thwarted to move into the future we desire. Simultaneously, Saturn can promote new career heights, responsibilites and leadership recognition. If we consciously embrace Saturn’s wise teachings we can emerge with unexpected treasures and pearls of wisdom.
Saturnian transits and aspects bring us to a crossroads and provide opportunities to hasten our evolution. They usher in a profound time period, which if embraced, can ultimately bring great wisdom, a deeper meaning to life and awareness of self, maturation, humility and freedom by releasing that which no longer serves us.
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Copyright 2010 by Linda Kaye
by Linda Kaye | Jul 11, 2010 | 2010, Astro News
Sunday, July 11th 12:40 PT
Nineteen Degrees – Fifteen Minutes of Cancer
Visible in South Pacific, Easter Island, Southern Chile & Argentina
In my most recent Astro-gram I wrote about the pair of Eclipses occurring this summer. The first, a Lunar Eclipse in Capricorn occurred on June 26th, and the second, a Solar Eclipse, will occur in Cancer on Sunday, July 11th. A Solar Eclipse can only occur during a New Moon when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun casting a shadow upon the Earth. The next total Solar Eclipse is not due to occur until November 13th, 2012.
Disruptions in the earth’s magnetic field occur during Eclipses. Therefore, regardless of where an Eclipse is visible, its influence can be felt by all of earth’s inhabitants. Because this Eclipse occurs in Cancer, those with Cancer Suns or Cancer planets in their horoscopes will feel its affects more intensely. You may recall that Cancer is a Cardinal sign, and this pair of Eclipses is especially important because they emphasize the Cardinal Cross. Ruled by the Moon, Cancer cultivates maternal and nurturing instincts with an emphasis on home, family, heritage, and country. The Moon governs large crowds, the public, women, liquids, ocean tides and bodies of water in general.
Click here to read how the eclipses may be affecting your Sun sign.
Astrologically, New Moons represent new beginnings. When a New Moon is highlighted by an Eclipse it acts in a particularly potent manner propelling us to embrace change. Eclipses 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. Eclipses create a temporary shadow eventually unveiling something previously hidden. Therefore, pay close attention to the revelations occurring in your life during this Eclipse.
Domestic priorities become a universal focal point under a Cancer Solar Eclipse. While keeping in mind that Eclipses occur on a global scale, the U.S. Astrological chart shows us that the U.S. is a Cancer country and this Eclipse falls at the Sun/Mercury midpoint in the U.S, chart. This means that the Cancer Eclipse is emphasizing the U.S. Cancer Sun and the planet Mercury which speaks to financial resources and security dynamics in our country. Amidst an ongoing shaky global economy, current reports indicate the 2010 U.S. housing industry is still depressed with no signs of recovery anytime soon. Additionally the fixed star Castor is exactly conjoining this Solar Eclipse and symbolizes, among many things, foreign affairs and discrace. Why do I mention this? Because it relates to the overall security of our country, which in turn, can affect our personal security.
The Gulf tragedy escalated under this current pair of Eclipses. We know that the water ways of Gaia have been jeopardized for decades and that all life forms need pure clean water to thrive. There is grave concern about how much more toxicity our oceans and water sources can endure. The shock and horror of the insurmountable and accumulating disaster in the Gulf is a wake up call for each of us to remove our heads from the proverbial sand.
Although not necessarily related to the Gulf, during this pivotal time in our history, hundreds of thousands of people worldwide are creating and joining environmental justice organizations and gathering in groups for prayer and ceremony to intend world peace and planetary healing. We only feel helpless and hopeless when we believe we are disempowered to make a difference. This current total Solar Eclipse is occurring during an important evolutionary transition for mankind and our planet. The message is loud and clear – we must protect the mother that provides for us. We are being called to embrace sustainable forms of living that do not harm Her or any of Her inhabitants before it is too late!
“In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations.” – The Great Law of the Iroquois Confederacy, July 4, 2007
Copyright 2010 by Linda Kaye
