by Linda Kaye | Jul 11, 2011 | 2011, Archived Astro News
Capricorn Full Moon
July 14 at 11:38 pm PT
22 degrees and 27 minutes of Capricorn
The last three eclipse lunations sure were a powerful trio, especially with the July 1 solar eclipse highlighting the Cardinal Cross. Full Moons occur when the Sun is in the opposite sign as the Moon. Therefore, this month’s Capricorn Full Moon will be reflected back to us through the symbolic essence of Cancer. Astrologically, the Moon represents our internal emotional nature and the Sun our external passion and direction. Because the Sun is traveling through the Moon’s sign—Cancer, we can expect this Full Moon to expose any repressed or hidden emotions that are hindering our freedom and enthusiasm to pursue life.
Cancer is the sign representing emotional maturation and Capricorn the sign associated with time. As the Capricorn goat strives to reach the top of the mountain one step at a time, it often finds its success during critical juncture points of physical and emotional maturation. Under this Full Moon take “time” to evaluate the areas of your life that may need more emotional and physical maturation before they can culminate. Be patient with yourself and enjoy your personal journey knowing that you do not have to reach the top of the mountain in one leap.
Capricorn is also the sign of responsibility, authority, control, fear and emotional repression. Take time to evaluate your own personal understanding of responsibility in your life. Do you take on too much, or avoid responsibility all together? Are you able to be your own authority or do you give your personal authority over to others? Do you trust in a divine plan or do you try to control your surroundings or the behavior and lives of others? And, lastly, do you have faith in the flow of grace in your life or are you fearful and pessimistic? Unconstructive patterns are often masking deeply buried emotions. Ask that any hidden actions be illuminated so they can be acknowledged and a plan put in place to make any necessary changes to be all that you desire.
This Full Moon is a beautiful time to partake in ceremony and create intentions for work-life balance, emotional and physical security dynamics, and healthy internal feminine-masculine balance. If you are unable to participate in a group ceremony, create one for yourself. Go outside and infuse your being with the Moon’s reflective light. Set your intentions, chant, drum, dance, howl—whatever calls you! Create your intentions for emotional freedom and passion of life. And, most importantly, base them on universal law—eternal well being for all life, including Mother Earth.
Capricorn Full Moon Themes: Taking life one day at a time, emotional and physical maturation, responsibility, personal authority, control, fear, pessimism and emotional repression.
Copyright 2011 by Linda Kaye
by Linda Kaye | Jul 1, 2011 | 2011, Archived Astro News
New Moon Partial Solar Eclipse
Friday, July 1, 1:53 am PT
Nine degrees twelve minutes of Cancer
WOW! With three eclipses in 30 days the past month has been nothing but extraordinary. This final eclipse of the trio will promote momentous change as it ignites the Astrological Cardinal Cross. You can learn more about the Astrological Cardinal Cross on my website.
If you read my last two Astro-Grams you know that 2011 marks the rare occurrence of six eclipses in one year: four solar and two lunar. The first eclipse—a partial solar eclipse—occurred in January. On June 1, another partial solar eclipse occurred in Gemini, kicking off a trio of eclipses within a month. The second eclipse occurred on Wednesday, June 15 in the sign of Sagittarius and was the first total lunar eclipse of 2011. The final of this noteworthy trio—a partial solar eclipse—occurs in Cancer on July 1. Lastly, the final two eclipses of 2011 will occur in November and December.
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon travels between the Sun and the Earth and therefore casts its shadow and blocks the view of the Sun from Earth. A partial solar eclipse occurs when the Moon’s shadow misses the Earth but passes very close to it. This partial solar eclipse will only be visible off Lutzow-Holm Bay which is on the coast of Antarctica.
As mentioned, this eclipse is especially important because it is kicking off the Cardinal Cross (the last Cardinal Cross occurred during the Great Depression) and ushering in the 2012 Shift of the Ages. Cardinal signs are synonymous with the changing of the seasons and are characterized by the initiation of brand new beginnings, forging new paths and embarking on innovative enterprises. Therefore, our Cardinal brothers and sisters—Aries, Cancers, Libras and Capricorns—are especially affected by this present eclipse and the current revolutionary times we are undergoing. This is also true if your horoscope has planets in any of the cardinal signs. It is important to keep in mind, however, that the energies produced by the shift will affect you even if you don’t have planets in cardinal signs.
Destiny is represented by the “Dragons Tail” –the Nodal Axis of the Moon, and this eclipse reflects our destiny as it is creates stressful relationships with the outer planets that form the Cardinal Cross—Saturn, Uranus and Pluto—which serves an important purpose: to initiate the transformation and renewal of our inner and outer relationships. The Natural Law of Balance and Equality is paramount in reflecting back to each of us—moment by moment—the great disconnect between our species and other life forms. It may be helpful to contemplate the question, “What is wrong with the world and what is right with the world?” In both cases we find the answer to be “I AM.”*
Under this eclipse you should be cognizant of family, work or other dynamics that can suddenly erupt into power struggles. Evaluate if you are in right relationship with yourself and others. You may feel the powerful buildup of paradoxical energies—similar to a volcano—that can allow you to release your emotional and financial insecurities, while motivating you to root out self-defeating anxieties and irrational fears. In short, this eclipse is asking each of us to search deeply into our own “I AM” and awaken to our planet’s shifting paradigms.
Summary of the current eclipse trio:
- The 1st eclipse on June 1 dealt with our thought processes and the Sun’s spiritual and enlightening wisdom.
- The 2nd eclipse on June 15 illuminated awareness of our belief systems which can bring conscious understanding of our personal truths and dogmas.
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The 3rd eclipse on July 1 culminates with the
Cardinal Cross energy inspiring us to be flexible in awakening, healing, transforming and renewing ourselves during this great time of change.
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 universal wisdom.
Special Note: This eclipse is highlighting the U.S. Independence Day chart. Because Cancer rules the housing industry and eclipses often reflect economic dynamics, it is possible that the U.S. housing market will take yet another downturn.
* Tom Shadyac: Documentary, I AM
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Copyright 2011 by Linda Kaye
by Linda Kaye | Jul 1, 2011 | 2010, 2011, Archived Astro News
(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.
Copyright 2010 by Linda Kaye
by Linda Kaye | Jun 15, 2011 | 2011, Archived Astro News
Wednesday, June 15th 1:13 pm PT
Twenty-four degrees & twenty-three minutes of Sagittarius
If you read my last Astro-Gram you know that 2011 marks the rare occurrence of six eclipses in one year: four solar and two lunar. The first eclipse—a partial solar eclipse—occurred in January. On June 1, another partial solar eclipse occurred in Gemini kicking off a trio of eclipses within a month. The second eclipse of this trio will occur on Wednesday, June 15 in the sign of Sagittarius and is the first total lunar eclipse of 2011. The final of this noteworthy trio—a partial solar eclipse—occurs in Cancer on July 1. Be sure and watch for important upcoming communication on this third eclipse and its significance as it ignites the Astrological Cardinal Cross. Lastly, the final two eclipses of 2011 will occur in November and December.
A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon is completely immersed within the Earth’s shadow. During this eclipse, totality will last just over 100 minutes—longer than any total lunar eclipse since July 16, 2000. This eclipse will be visible over Africa and Central Asia, but will not be seen in North America. This is a relatively rare eclipse where the moon passes through the center line of the Earth’s shadow. The last lunar eclipse that occurred close to the center of the Earth’s shadow took place on July 16, 2000 and the next will occur on July 27, 2018.
Astrological and astronomical correlations throughout history have shown that eclipses have significant connections to the rise and fall of civilizations, and geologic and climate anomalies. With the advent of external events, eclipses can become powerful indicators of needed change 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.
Mercury— the planet representing communication— is combust the Sun in this eclipse, and therefore, will not be able to act effectively until a couple of days after the eclipse. Prepare to be as clear as possible, and take responsibility with all your communication, especially in the work place, because Mercury is highlighting the career sector of this eclipse chart. Please refer to my June 1 solar eclipse for more information on destiny and Mercury’s influence under these two eclipses.
Full Moons occur when the Moon is opposite the Sun, and during this eclipse the Moon will be in the sign of Sagittarius opposite the Sun in Gemini. The Sagittarius Moon’s ruling planet is Jupiter which just moved into Taurus on June 4, paving the way for increased awareness of what it truly means to feel secure. As the eclipses create a temporary shadow, you too, may find yourself uncovering previously buried emotions around your personal security that need to be acknowledged. This is an intense eclipse that may have you questioning your long-held beliefs—Moon in Sagittarius—around what security means for you. Spend time under this full Moon eclipse to seek the Sagittarian wisdom that can only come through your personal truth.
As the Moon represents cycles, lunar eclipses are a time to look at what is no longer working in your life, and initiate the ending of a cycle and the beginning of a new one. Each of us will experience the effects of this eclipse trio where the eclipse falls in our own charts. Those with planets in the mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces, and especially the Sun if you were born late in the sign,) will feel this eclipse most intensely. You can expect a lunar eclipse to maintain an influence in your life for as long as it takes for you to resolve the emotional dynamics that it produced.
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.
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Copyright 2011 by Linda Kaye
by Linda Kaye | Jun 1, 2011 | 2011, Archived Astro News
June 1st, 2011 – 2: 03 pm PT, 5:03 pm ET
11 degrees and 01 minutes of Gemini
Destiny and the Upcoming Eclipse Trio
2011 will mark the rare occurrence of six eclipses in one year: four solar and two lunar. The first eclipse—a partial solar eclipse—occurred in January. On June 1, another partial solar eclipse will occur in Gemini kicking off a trio of eclipses within a month. The second eclipse of this trio will occur in Sagittarius on June 15 and is the first total lunar eclipse of 2011. The final of this noteworthy trio—a partial solar eclipse—occurs in Cancer on July 1st. Be sure and watch for important upcoming communication on this third eclipse and its significance as it ignites the Astrological Cardinal Cross. Lastly, the final two eclipses of 2011 will occur in November and December.
This month’s supercharged new moon and partial solar eclipse in Gemini will be visible from Siberia, Alaska, Northern Canada, Newfoundland, Iceland, and Scandinavia. 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. An eclipse occurs when the Sun, Moon and Earth are in alignment with the nodal axis of the Moon. Astrologically, the nodal axis points represent destiny, and in the horoscope they are the points that define your own personal destiny. You may recall that energetically, eclipses bring about the transformation of death and rebirth, as well as regeneration. Powerful psychic energies give birth to new information as the light of the luminaries darken during an eclipse. Once an eclipse is complete you are presented with an opportunity for rebirth.
Mercury, The Messenger of the God’s, is the ruling planet of Gemini, and Gemini and Mercury are both associated with our thought and communication processes. Experts have proven that our thoughts can create positive or negative effects within our lives, the lives of others, and nature. Therefore, look for this eclipse to illuminate personal thought patterns requiring conscious constructive change. Renowned scientist Gregg Braden describes this concept beautifully, “The physical world is a reflection of our love and fears. If we conquer our fears only then will we be free. Catastrophes cannot occur if we are vibrating love.”
With this powerful new moon solar eclipse occurring in the sign of Gemini we are being called to use the gifts of our destiny with a curious openness. Each new moon phase represents a time to set intentions for new beginnings. This initial eclipse is ushering in an urgent need to learn and discover new and diverse perspectives. It is a time to become conscious of our thought patterns and their effect on our well being and that of all sentient beings. Fortunately, Saturn the planet of discipline and structure is making an auspicious aspect to this new moon eclipse providing favorable support for initiating desired change.
The Mayan’s refer to this current transitional time on earth as The Shift of the Ages. And, these upcoming eclipses can be harbingers of even more transformation and change, as eclipses often coincide with unexpected earth events, stock market fluctuations and political upheavals. On a personal note, emotions can become intense if they’ve been denied or repressed. New and important experiences or people can suddenly come into your life, and simultaneously, others may be removed. Changes are prevalent during eclipses so try to remain flexible and try not to judge anything that occurs as good or bad.
The Sun symbolizes creativity, wisdom, strength and outward expression. It is the energy that gives us the confidence to plan for our future. During a solar eclipse the Moon blocks the light from the Sun and casts a shadow on Earth. Therefore, symbolically during the next month while we are under the direct influence of this stimulating eclipse trio we can find ourselves searching for our own light if the shadows of the mind and ego have created darkness. Fortunately, if this occurs, it is only temporary, as we are spiritual beings destined to awaken to our inner light.
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.
Copyright 2011 by Linda Kaye
by Linda Kaye | May 15, 2011 | 2011, Archived Astro News
May 17, 2011 – 4:09 a.m. PT
26 degrees and 13 minutes of Scorpio
This month’s Full Moon is considered to be very auspicious as it kicks off the 2600 year anniversary of Buddha’s enlightenment. The Moon moved into Scorpio at 9:32 a.m. PT on Sunday morning, whereby many of us have since experienced Scorpio’s intensity–externally and internally. This lunation cycle can unexpectedly illuminate secrets and a deep need for transformation. If this is the case for you, draw upon the powerful energy of Scorpio to transmute and transform.
Scorpio is feminine in nature and symbolizes the element of water. Its spiritual essence is symbolized by 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.
Scorpio encourages 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. You may find yourself stuck in a defeating karmic cycle if you’ve allowed yourself to become disempowered in any area of your life. Therefore, embrace this potent and auspicious Full Moon as a powerful time to shift and heal any self-defeating behavior patterns so you can transfom and give birth to new and self-empowered aspects of YOU!
Copyright 2011 by Linda Kaye
