by Linda Kaye | Oct 1, 2014 | 2014, Archived Astro News
Mercury Retrograde and the October Eclipses
Oct 5-25
Pre-shadow period begins Sept 13 thru Oct 4, 2014
Retrograde begins at 10:02 am on Oct 5 (2 degrees and 15 mins of Scorpio)
Turns direcct at 12:15 pm on Oct 24 (16 degrees of and 51 minutes of Libra)
Completes post-shadow period from Oct 25 to Nov 10
Take special note of this Mercury retrograde because it closely aligns with the October Eclipses. As it begins its retrogration at 2 degrees of Scorpio it will make it’s second pass over the Solar Eclipse point of 0 degrees Scorpio and then over the Lunar Eclipse point of 15 degrees Libra before turning direct again at 16 degrees of Libra and once again passing over the 0 degree Scorpio point for the third time, wow!
What does all this mean exactly? To summarize, it will be an opportune time to look at our relationship to self and others as well as embracing opportunitites of transformation so we can inititate and live healthy and authentic lives.
In general, 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. Retrograding 3-4 times a year, when the planetary trickster strikes, many of our daily activities go haywire.
Mercury also rules electronics and is often blamed for all types of technical mishaps with cell phones, electric devices and computers, 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.
Remain flexible and prepare for delays and miscommunications of all kinds.It is best to avoid signing any contractual agreements as matters begun during Mercury retrograde periods tend to take unexpected twists and turns in the future. During Mercury retrograde periods we often find ourselves revisiting past projects or situations that once again need our attention. It is also a time period, however, when we often hear from or feel compelled to reach out to old friends or lovers whom we haven’t spoken to in some time.
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.
This Mercury Retrograde along with the powerful October Eclipses are emphasizing new beginnings with a focus on personal transformation and authentic relationship to self and others.
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Past 2014 Mercury Retrograde Dates
June 7 – July 1
Pre-shadow period begins May 22 thru Jun 7
Retrograde begins at 4:57 am on June 8 (3 degrees and 07 minutes of Cancer)
Moves into ruling sign of Gemini on Jun 17
Turns direct at 5:50 am on July 1 (24 degrees of and 22 minutes of Gemini)
Completes post-shadow period from July 1 to July 15
Feb 6 – Feb 28
Pre-shadow period begins Jan 22 thru Feb 6, 2014
Retrograde begins at 6:53 pm on Feb 6 (3 degrees and 19 minutes of Pisces)
Turns direct at 6:01 am on Feb 28 (18 degrees of and 9 minutes of Aquarius)
Completes post-shadow period from Feb 28 to March 20
Copyright 2014 by Linda Kaye
by Linda Kaye | Sep 6, 2014 | 2014, Archived Astro News
Harvest Super Full Moon in Pisces
Monday, September 8, 2014, 6:38 p.m. PT
16 degrees and 19 minutes of Pisces
New and Full Moons, equinoxes and solstices–as well as other significant celestial events–provide us an opportunity to consciously embrace powerful universal energies. This year’s Harvest Moon is also the final Super Moon this summer. Super Moons are known by Astronomers as Perigee Moons and occur when the Moon is at its closest point to Earth. Because of their close proximity to the Earth, they can appear as much as 14 percent larger in the sky and 30 percent brighter to our eyes than normal moons.
A Harvest Moon occurs when the Full Moon is closest to the Fall Equinox. A Harvest Moon calls us to cultivate supportive sustainable partnership in new and create ways. It reminds us to honor our most primal basic relationship – our relationship with Gaia. The harvesting of our bounty cannot occur unless we are in right relationship with the mother that sustains us.
Astrologically, the light of a Full Moon illuminates the area of our life symbolized by the zodiac sign in which it falls. Pisces is the mystical sign representing union–the unending quest of humankind to merge with divine. This Piscean search for union can permeate our waking and dreaming reality. When the Moon falls in the sign of Pisces, your waking world can become dreamy and surreal. The veils between the earthly and spirit realms become very thin under a Pisces influence and are an excellent time to seek and merge with the sacredness of your higher self—the divine that exists within.
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. Both these signs are sensitive to environmental toxins and promote purification and integration of body-mind-spirit. Pisces and Virgo are mutable signs indicating they are flexible with change. Take advantage of this restorative Full Moon and create new routines that allow for daily meditation and healthier ways of living.
Pisces is the final sign of the zodiac and can encourage culmination in one or more areas of your life. During this transitional time on our planet, each of us is being asked to heal and relinquish patterns associated with old ways of being. Therefore, even the most difficult culminations will serve your highest good as they simultaneously prevent unnecessary crises and suffering when change is resisted. Embrace and honor the wisdom of fluidity that this Full Moon is granting and dream new and exciting visions into your future.
“When you de-identify from your past, it will no longer exercise power over you. The past is still the past, but you’re no longer identified with it. It may even be a source of inspiration and understanding that you can use, when necessary, but it stops draining your energy and awareness. The past no longer steals away your presence. However, this is only possible when you are in harmony with your past.” –Sri Prem Baba
Pisces Full Moon Key Words: Dreamtime, Intuition, Suffering, Healing or Healing Crises, Flexibility, Culmination, Union with Divine.
Go outdoors under the light of this powerful Harvest Moon and celebrate!
Honor your bounty and give thanks during this season of gratitude.
Copyright 2014 by Linda Kaye
by Linda Kaye | Aug 10, 2014 | 2014, Archived Astro News
Aquarius Super Full Moon – 18 degrees and 02 minutes
Sunday, August 10 11:09 a.m. PT
The sign of The Water Bearer and Freedom Seeker
“When in doubt, choose change.” -Lily Leung
This month’s Full Moon is the second Super Moon this Summer. The first was in July and the third will be next month. A Super Moon is also known by Astronomers as a Perigee Moon and occurs when the Moon is at it’s closest point to Earth. This month’s Super Full Moon it is at it’s closest point for the entire year. Because of it’s close proximity to the Earth, it can appear as much as 14 percent larger in the sky and 30 percent brighter to our eyes than normal moons.
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. Uranus—the ruling planet of this Full Moon in Aquarius—is often called the great awakener and harbringer of change. As it travels through Aries and makes an auspicious aspect to Jupiter in Leo you will have an entire year to initiate amazing change in every area of your life.
The “Super” reflective light of this Full Moon can bring clarity to the areas in your life needing change. Therefore, set intentions for the changing winds of Aquarius to blow and for its cosmic waters to flow into your life so you can set sail and proceed on your desired course.
Copyright 2014 by Linda Kaye
by Linda Kaye | Jul 24, 2014 | 2014, Archived Astro News
The Leo New Moon occurs on July 26 at 2:41 pm PDT:
This New Moon is very auspicious because it is joining Jupiter. It is a wonderful time to implement fresh new beginnings in any area of your life needing attention. This is the best time to plant positive thoughts in the subconscious mind with affirmations, auspicious chants, and visualizations.This New Moon, along with Jupiter, is bringing a special gift of energetic wisdom. Because the heart is ruled by Leo it is important during this Leo 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 and learn self-love.
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. Invoke the wisdom of Jupiter and the solar energies of this leonine New Moon to guide you into your center, your heart, to further your own process of awakening.
“There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” —Nelson Mandela
Copyright 2014 by Linda Kaye
by Linda Kaye | Jul 20, 2014 | 2014, Archived Astro News
Exhilaration, Passion, Illumination and Initiation:
July 22 – 26 Sun, Jupiter and Moon in Leo
WOW! This is going to be a powerful and fiery week as the Sun exits the emotional, watery realms of Cancer and joins Jupiter in the creative and action-oriented sign of the heart—Leo. During this powerfully charged astro-week you will want to consciously embrace each day as an opportunity to initiate expansion in all areas of your life. Following are the exact dates for the amazing aspects occurring this week along with a brief explanation of their Astrology significations.
The Sun enters Leo July 22 at 2:41 pm PDT – August 22:
The Sun’s illuminating rays bestow life; sacred wisdom through spiritual practice; and the ability to creatively actualize ourselves.The fiery sign of Leo, which is ruled by the Sun, is represented by the proud and powerful lion. 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.
The Sun’s ingress into its own ruling sign is especially important this year because it will magnify and support the auspicious wisdom and light of Jupiter in Leo, which I am calling “Heart Wisdom.” Leo is the sign associated with the heart and self-love. It 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. Physically, Leo rules the heart and most lions have tender hearts that need personal nurturing. 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.
The Sun joins Jupiter on July 24 at 1:36 pm – July 26:
Benefic Jupiter moved into Leo on July 16 where it will remain through August of 2015. Jupiter takes us beyond our time-space reality and will inspire you to think outside your current self-imposed structures. While Jupiter is in the sign of Leo you will be motivated to follow your heart and embrace your personal authenticity. The movement of Jupiter and the Sun into fiery Leo is a welcomed shift from the intensity of the watery Cardinal Grand Cross of the last several months. This shift will be followed by Saturn’s movement into the fire sign of Sagittarius at the end of 2014, which will create a benefic Grand Fire Trine aspect with Uranus in the fire sign of Aries. (I will write more on this aspect later.)
The Leo New Moon occurs on July 26 at 2:41 pm PDT:
This New Moon is very auspicious because it is joining Jupiter. It is a wonderful time to implement fresh new beginnings in any area of your life needing attention. This is the best time to plant positive thoughts in the subconscious mind with affirmations, auspicious chants, and visualizations.This New Moon, along with Jupiter, is bringing a special gift of energetic wisdom. Because the heart is ruled by Leo it is important during this Leo 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 and learn self-love.
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. Invoke the wisdom of Jupiter and the solar energies of this leonine New Moon to guide you into your center, your heart, to further your own process of awakening.
“There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” —Nelson Mandela
Copyright 2014 by Linda Kaye
by Linda Kaye | Jul 1, 2014 | 2014, 2015, Archived Astro News
July 16, 2014 – August 11, 2015
There is a light that shines beyond all things on earth, beyond the highest, the very highest heavens. This is the light that shines in your heart.
~ Chandogya Upanishad
For the past year, Jupiter has traveled through the sign of Cancer and contributed to the intensity of the Astrological Cardinal Grand Cross which has usher in a sense of urgency for much needed change in practically every area of our individual and collective lives. By itself, Jupiter’s transit through the sign of Cancer was a beautiful time to focus on expanding your awareness around security-related dynamics and developing your emotional intelligence. You may also recall that I indicated this would be a perfect time to awaken to the truth of emotional and family related dynamics that required your attention—and perhaps healing—so you could create the change that would allow you to step more fully into your personal authenticity.
Now that you’ve just spent an entire year learning Cancerian emotional intelligence, you can gladly embrace Leo and activate the true power of heart intelligence. This next year will be an optimal time to focus on opening your heart so you can consciously receive and give love. With Jupiter’s influence it will also be a great year to go outside under the Sun—ruled by Leo, and create fun Jupitarian explorations. Express your creative side and anticipate exciting new adventures that will produce laughter, romance and joy in your life. Spend time with children and intend to learn from the children you encounter because a child still holds the true intelligence of the heart.
Because Leo is the sign that rules both the heart and children, this will be an opportune year for you to embrace the childlike wisdom that resides within your own heart and let it guide you to greater happiness.
The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.
~ Helen Keller
Copyright 2014 by Linda Kaye
