by Linda Kaye | Jun 27, 2022 | 2022, Current Astro News, News
Tuesday, Jun 28, 2022
7:52 p.m. pacific time
7°22′ Cancer
Emotion arises at the place where mind and body meet.
It is the body’s reaction to your mind — or you might say,
a reflection of your mind in the body. ~ Eckhart Tolle
The watery sign of the crab (Cancer) is ruled by the Moon herself and is associated with security, family, and our need for balance between our inner versus outer world. The Sun’s movement into Cancer (the Summer Solstice) marks the first days of summertime in the Northern Hemisphere, creating a desire for outdoor activities with family and friends, preferably in Cancer’s domain — near or in large bodies of water.
New Moons encourage us to initiate new beginnings and this month’s New Moon horoscope emphasizes themes associated with the significations of Cancer, the 7th house, and Black Moon Lilith (Lilith)1 — each making challenging aspects with Jupiter — the planet associated with law and justices.
Cancer is a feminine sign that astrologically, among other things, represents deep-rooted emotions, women, and the womb. Lilith is a rebellious and assertive symbol that tends to emphasize challenging traits associated with her astrological significations.
In this case, with Lilith in Cancer closely conjunct the New Moon in the 7th house (court of law) square Jupiter (the law), we are currently witnessing the expression of passionate feelings (Cancer) regarding women’s rights. Additionally, the “Fire of Spirit” asteroid, Vesta, is making a supportive aspect to this New Moon and Lilith. How strong, how long, and how far will this fiery passion for justice blaze and can it be put out?
These important New Moon signatures are occurring as the Sun makes its journey through the zodiac signs of Cancer and Leo — the Dog Days of Summer — a term corresponding with the hot and sweltering days that the ancients observed when the brightest star in the heavens, Sirius, rose and set alongside our Sun.
For millennia, stars have been observed by our ancestors and regarded as having divine qualities. Native peoples deemed Sirius the “Great Star Nation” and considered it the home (Cancer) of our star brothers and sisters. Many believe that Sirius is the origin of our teachers from ancient times. Sirius was also considered the birthplace of “the gods” by the early Egyptians and is still considered as such by the Dogon tribe in Africa.
The Sun will make its exact conjunction with Sirius (14°21′ Cancer) on July 6 at 3:40 a.m. pacific time.2 However, the entire Dog-Days-of-Summer cycle occurs several days before and after the exact conjunction. Believed to have the ability to make the mundane sacred, Sirius is often described as our Spiritual Sun.
Astrologically, our Solar Sun rules the sign of Leo, which is associated with the heart. For eons, this annual celestial union between our Sun and Sirius has been revered for its heavenly combustion of energy and its ability to heighten Sirius’s transmission of highly charged divine energy into our Solar system. Pay close attention during this period and feel (Cancer) into your heart (Leo) and let this infusion of solar-spiritual energy awaken you to your divine potential.
Since the fiery Sun purifies and Cancerian waters cleanse, we can embrace these warm summer months as an excellent time to initiate the purification of our emotional, mental, and physical bodies. Therefore, make it a point to welcome the healing rays of the Sun and immerse yourself in water whenever you can to wash away any stagnant or pent-up energy caused by working too much or by prolonged periods indoors.
Key Cancer New Moon Themes: the womb, motherhood, women, feminine, emotional security, early conditioning, family and domestic priorities, home, intuitive, nurturing, protective of others, feelings, moody (crabby), tenacious, enjoys the water
Notes:
- Black Moon Lilith is not a celestial body but rather a mathematical point used in astrology.
- Each year this occurs at a different time due to the precession of the equinoxes, whereby the celestial poles move, and all the fixed stars shift slightly from one year to the next, moving roughly 1° approximately every 72 years.
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by Linda Kaye | Jun 20, 2022 | 2022, Current Astro News, News
The First Day of Summer & the Longest Day of the Year
Solstice is derived from two Latin words:
Sol meaning Sun, and sistere to cause to stand still.
0° Cancer
Tuesday, June 21 at 2:14 a.m. PDT
2022 ushers in the beginning of summer in the early morning hours of June 21th.(1) The June Solstice marks the Sun’s movement into the sign of Cancer and the longest day of the year — the beginning of summer.(2) Annually, on this day, the Sun appears to stand still as it reaches its furthest point in the Northern Hemisphere. Now, until the Winter Solstice (Dec. 21), the days will continue to grow shorter as the Sun heads south and enters Capricorn where it simultaneously joins the Southern Cross for three days to be reborn so it can resume its annual journey North, yet again.
Celebrated throughout the world, the changing of the seasons are a mystical astronomical occurrence. The movement of the Sun during the Equinoxes and Solstices, and many other celestial events, have been recorded for millennium at countless ancient sacred sites. One powerful Solstice example is that of the Sun’s perfect astronomical alignment with the ancient Cocev Kamen rock observatory, as depicted above.(3) As with our ancestors, experiencing and aligning to the mysteries of the heavens can provide us a special glimpse into the greatness of our universe and the unseen forces behind it.
Cancer — the watery sign of the crab is ruled by the Moon and associated with the womb, security, family, and balancing our inner versus outer world. With the Cancer Sun’s initiation of summer, we can find ourselves wanting to get outdoors to play and spend time with family and friends, often near or in water. Since the fiery Sun purifies and water cleanses, we can embrace these warm summer months as a time to purify and cleanse our spirit. Immersing ourselves in large bodies of water and letting the liquid light of the Sun wash away stagnant pent-up energy caused by spending too much time indoors will deeply invigorate us.
By honoring this season of creation, we can embrace a renewed and conscious awakening consciousness. Get outdoors and share and rejoice in the ever-giving gift of warmth and inspiration that the Sun bestows to each of us during this season.
Key Cancer New Moon Themes: the womb, motherhood, women, feminine, emotional security, early conditioning, family and domestic priorities, intuitive, nurturing, protective of others, feelings, moody (crabby), tenacious, enjoys the water
Notes:
1. The Summer Solstice typically occurs on the 20th or 21st and occasionally (albeit rarely) on the 22nd.
2. In the Southern Hemisphere June 20 is the shortest day of the year and December 21 is the longest.
3. Cocev Kamen is a megalithic observatory located in Kokino, Macedonia and is ranked by NASA as the 4th in age, behind Abu Simbel in Egypt, Stonehenge in Great Britain, and Angkor Vat in Cambodia.
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by Linda Kaye | May 14, 2022 | 2022, Current Astro News
Sunday, May 15, 2022
9:14 p.m. PDT
25°17′ Scorpio
Better a single day of life seeing the reality of
arising and passing away than a hundred years
of existence remaining blind to it. ~ The Buddha
The second eclipse of 2022 will be visible in much of North America, parts of South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Asia. From beginning to end it will last approximately five hours.
Blood Moons are typically considered rare events as they only occur during a Total Full Moon Lunar Eclipse. The last one occurred in May 2021, the next will be in November of 2022 (two this year!), and we won’t see another until September of 2024. The red hues of a Blood Moon can take on many shades due to the Earth blocking the light of the Sun. Lunar–Solar cycles such as this one have the potential to heighten and awaken the mystical in our life.
This Blood Moon Eclipse is considered a potent and spiritually auspicious eclipse as people all over the world celebrate Buddha’s birth and enlightenment. It was during the Moon’s Full phase in Scorpio that Buddha sat under the Bodhi tree over 2,500 years ago and obtained Nirvana.1 The sign of the Scorpion encourages each of us to embrace the mysteries of death and renewal and the overall impermanence of human life.
Every single moment we are undergoing birth and death.
This is the way things are. ~ The Buddha
The Moon moves into Scorpio on Saturday (May 15) at 3:34 a.m. (PDT) and will enter its exact eclipse totality on Sunday at 9:14 p.m. Besides the earthly cycles of life and death, this Scorpio eclipse can reveal empowerment, betrayal, and abandonment dynamics, possessions, other people’s money, sexuality, secrets, taboos, passion — and most importantly — the desire for deep internal transformative renewal of one’s current state of reality.
As a water sign, Scorpio represents our emotional realm, and most specifically, our deep subconscious — often referred to as the “underworld” by native shamans. This Full Moon Eclipse has the potential to unexpectedly shine a probing light into your emotional psyche encouraging long-overdue transformation. Therefore, if you desire change, you will want to embrace this powerful eclipse and open to the many opportunities to transmute your life.
Change is the natural byproduct of impermanence and can be invigorating and restorative. Change can be both positive and negative: even when restorative, it can involve loss. Grief arises when we’ve loved and placed great value in something or someone. Therefore, impermanence and loss provide an opportunity to recognize and appreciate how deeply we were able to love.
Lastly, a Mars–Neptune conjunction in the sign of Pisces is supporting our spiritual aspirations (Pisces) during this eclipse and the ancient sages believed that the days just before and after eclipses were a time for meditation and learning. Therefore, you’ll want to embrace these potent energies to deepen and/or begin a new spiritual quest and practice.
Scorpio Full Moon Eclipse Key Words: transformation and transmutation, renewal, fate, secrets, illumination, power dynamics, sexuality, possessions, compulsion, defensive, resistance to change, impermanence (death & rebirth)
Note:
1. In the practice of Buddhism, Nivana is the transcendent state in which there is neither suffering, desire, nor sense of self, and the individual is released from the effects of karma and the cycle of death and rebirth.
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by Linda Kaye | Apr 27, 2022 | 2022, Current Astro News
10°28′ Taurus
Saturday, April 30, 2022
1:28 pm pacific time
Visible from South America, Antarctica, and the Pacific/Southern Oceans
We are LOVE, we are from LOVE, and to LOVE we shall return.
~ Nicolya Christi
April 30 marks the first eclipse of 2022, a partial Solar Eclipse in Taurus. Eclipses generally occur in pairs within two weeks of one another and each pair of eclipses typically take place twice a year. The second eclipse of this pair occurs on May 15 — a Total Lunar Eclipse in the sign of Scorpio. The second pair of eclipses will occur in late October and early November. All four of this year’s eclipses will occur on the Taurus—Scorpio destiny points (the nodal-axis of the Moon).
The Astrological destiny points revolve around our horoscopes, supporting our soul’s intentions and evolutionary growth. Since all four eclipses during 2022 will activate the signs associated with our inner–self — Taurus and Scorpio — we can each expect to experience a series of powerful internal shifts. The planet, Uranus, is also closely aligned with this year’s eclipses, especially this and the final eclipse in November.
Uranus is liberating and futuristic. It infuses us with the brilliant light of liberating awareness that will expand our personal future and the future of our planet. Coined by Astrologers as, The Great Awakener, Uranus is the universal harbinger of unprecedented change. It is the planet associated with the brain and, specifically, lightning–speed realizations, stimulating us like a probe to WAKE UP and liberate ourselves from our outmoded past.
Since Taurus and Scorpio are considered fixed signs, we may feel scared, challenged, and/or insecure at the thought of any needed adjustments. Change rarely feels comfortable and sometimes it just seems easier to remain in our known, predictable, and outmoded structures. However, it is much easier for us to embrace change rather than having the cosmic forces help us along with a swift kick, if you will.
Pay close attention to the revelations occurring in your life during this powerful eclipse as they are intended to guide and move you into your future. Eclipses can blatantly reveal old patterns that are no longer in alignment with your deepest values (Taurus). If there is inner uncertainty, this eclipse will encourage you to seek clarity so you can empower yourself to transform it.
Taurus is the earth sign most closely attuned to Mother Earth — the giver and sustainer of all life. Therefore, this is a great eclipse to honor and begin a practice of gratitude for the cosmic and earthly abundance that gives and supports our lives in every moment. Following is a beautiful and simple gratitude quote from Joe Dispenza that deeply inspires me, “Love life and life will love you back.”
The planet of love, Venus, rules this Taurus Eclipse. When associated with Taurus, Venus asks us to cultivate a loving relationship with our inner–self. During this eclipse, Venus is traveling through the sign of Pisces, accompanied by both of Pisces’s ruling planets — Jupiter and Neptune. Among other things, Jupiter signifies expansion, philosophy, and beliefs and Neptune is associated with healing and the intended culmination of anything that is preventing us from aligning with our true nature — love.
Expect this Eclipse, and for that matter the entire year, 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:
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- To appreciate beauty and the finer things in life without a 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.
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by Linda Kaye | Apr 15, 2022 | 2022, Current Astro News
26°45′ Libra
Saturday, April 16, 2022
11:53 a.m. pacific time
My point is, life is about balance. The good and the bad.
The highs and the lows. The pina and the colada. ― Ellen DeGeneres
This month’s Full Moon occurs in the Venus-ruled sign that represents harmonious partnerships and the equalizing scales of balance — Libra. Astrologically, the Moon is considered a luminary that has the potential to light up our unconscious and bring to our attention those matters that are associated with the sign that it is traversing.
A Full Moon always occurs when it opposes the path of the Sun on the zodiac ecliptic. This month, the Libra Full Moon is in opposition to the other luminary — the Sun — in Aries, the sign associated with the individual self. The opposing energies of a Full Moon lunation highlight the need for integration and balance between the zodiac signs involved — in this case, Libra (others) and Aires (self). Additionally, the Moon and Sun in this lunation are in a close square aspect to Pluto — the planet that provides the potential for deep empowering transformation.
What does all this mean? Well, Pluto allows situations and emotions that have long been suppressed to rise from the depths of our individual and collective unconscious. Since Pluto is intensely influencing this Full Moon, we can intend to resolve any imbalances that exist in our relationships, especially where power is involved. When we courageously face any uncomfortable dynamics, we can integrate their learning and find a newfound sense of peace and harmony in life — balance!
For example, because the Libra archetype is associated with balance within relationships, we may become acutely aware of where we consistently give far more than we receive. During this Full Moon 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.
To summarize, this Full Moon supports the unveiling and understanding of imbalances existing in our life and why we are unable to receive that which we desire. With Pluto’s power and assistance, we can resolve to heal that which arises so we can fulfil the state of harmony and balance that we desire.
Lastly, Libra is the sign associated with the kidneys and blood-sugar balances. Therefore, this is a great Full Moon to commit to consuming less sugar, foods high in carbohydrates, and alcohol. Look for healthy alternatives that support your overall wellbeing.
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by Linda Kaye | Mar 30, 2022 | 2022, Current Astro News
11°30′ Aries
Thursday, March 31, 2022
11:24 p.m. pacific time
To catch the rainbows of your dreams, love yourself,
love what you do, and how you do. ― Amit Ray
Because this month’s New Moon coincides with the Astrological New Year (the March 20th Equinox), there are two “initiatory cycles” occurring simultaneously and both feature Aries, the sign that signifies new evolutionary cycles.
Aries is also known for its independent, impulsive, strategizing warrior nature, thriving when initiating new cycles of adventure and self-discovery. Beware, however, as Aries can become easily enraged when it’s thrown off course and its freedom and/or unfulfilled desires are thwarted.
Wholeness and Healing are the vital themes of this lunation due to its close alignment with Chiron (currently in Aries), the half-horse — half-man Centaur. Chiron’s dualistic form is symbolic of our dual nature, specifically related to our higher and lower selves.
In Chiron’s case, he endured deep abandonment and alienation wounds at birth. As he matured, he began the arduous quest of unifying and bridging his higher and lower selves, whereby he ultimately obtained acceptance, wholeness, and healing. In fact, Chiron became a healer himself and appropriately garnered the title “the wounded healer.”
Spiritually, rainbows are associated with divine guidance because they occur with the presence of light. When referring to Chiron astrologically, the process of integrating our external world of materialism to our internal world of spirituality is known as the rainbow bridge (1) and interestingly, when Chiron is highlighted in our horoscopes, rainbows become prominent in our lives.
During this lunation, the Sun, Moon, Chiron, and Mercury are all in the sign of Aries. Therefore, pay special attention to those areas of your life where you find yourself inspired to initiate and develop a stronger sense of self. The Aries themes of freedom and unrestrained action can help you to uncover your true nature so you can follow the evolutionary intentions of your soul. With the planet Mercury involved you will want to imbue your psyche with positive self-talk and loving ways of thinking about YOU!
It requires intense focus to leave behind that which no longer serves us so we can embark on a new way of being. Becoming whole and integrated in our dual natures can require the strength of the Centaur. Therefore, take advantage of this lunation and its attributes of courage, instinct, and freedom and initiate your very own new cycles of discovery.
Aries New Moon Key Words: initiation, leadership, warrior, self-discovery, independence, freedom, exploration and adventure, instinctual desires, brand new cycle, wholeness & healing, positive self-talk.
Note:
- The planet Chiron is also referred to as the Rainbow Bridge, because astronomically it resides in-between the orbits of Saturn (the physical realm) and the great awakener, Uranus (the higher realms).
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