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It's a New Dawn, it's a New Day, It's New Year!!

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Here it is folks!   2012!   The long awaited, long maligned year that the Mayan Calendar ends. Though I don't personally believe most of the hype around this event, I do think it signifies a turning point for the human race and the planet we live on. The waxing (growing) Moon today crosses Uranus in the warrior sign of Aries today...  squaring the Sun in Capricorn and activating the Uranus Pluto square. An interesting signature to begin the year with. The coming exact square between Uranus and Pluto in June 2012 is a powerful marker for the great change and upheaval that is building everywhere.   At this fulcrum point, we may take one more pause,  one last in-breath, before we breath-out into 2012. The gap we just had between Christmas and New Years was like an extended Solstice pause ... giving us a moment to integrate 2011 and prepare for 2012. Starting with looking back for a moment: 2011: What a year!   Catastrophic oil spills, mind-blow

The In-Between

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The Moon enters the sign of freedom and innovation today where it will line up with Venus, planet of love. Moon and Venus in Aquarius need a lot of space and will rebel against any restrictions or limitations.    That rather cool detachment might help diffuse the  great internal pressure created by the  Sun joining Pluto in Capricorn, which on its own could erupt in power struggles and control issues.  The Square of Pluto to Uranus gets stronger every day... and with the Sun currently activating that tension and so many rebelling against the powers that be ... the next few days things could be particularly explosive and intense. Lets hope the Aquarian message of peace and love can override any supercharged egos and bring a bit of distance to heated exchanges.  Mercury in Sag (truth, justice, fairness) square Mars (aggression, warrior energy) adds to the  edgy and argumentative vibe right now. Any kind of unfairness or untruth will be even more in focus over the next few days than

Happy Solstice Happy Hannuka Happy Christmas Happy New Year

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Today the Moon is New in Capricorn. This is the time to set your intentions in place for the New Year as this Moon cycle will carry us over the threshold. And the Sun and Moon are in an auspicious trine to Jupiter (the planet of good luck and adventure), which  turns direct tomorrow for  Christmas day.  It seems quite appropriate for this expansive jolly generous planet (shades of Father Christmas/Santa Claus?) to start anew on this day of celebration and giving. Jupiter is also about aspiration and our expanded selves. . . and  not just the expanded waistline  (hehe)  though we best watch out for that, as it is going to be harder than usual to not overindulge with Jupiter in Taurus  (wine and food and sensual delights). There are some irksome aspects as well that could stir up a bit of trouble...  what's a Christmas without a bit of angst !? ... yet overall the climate is excellent for convivial delights and family sharing. Next week I will do an overview of the year we j

Winter Solstice Thurs Dec 22

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Well.... its a week later and the tension of the eclipse has some of us still in a puddle on the floor. Whew!!   That was bit intense wasn't it? And incredibly beautiful. I was up very late yet managed to wake up at 6:30 am to witness the first bite being taken from the top portion of the Moon.   Stunning. The whole experience got me to stand still... in awe...seeing that glowing orb hanging out there in space gave me such a sense of being on a planet.... looking out at something concrete...reachable. Not so far away. Not unlike my own inner self... often hidden from view... yet powerful in its ability to influence me in subtle ways. The ways of the Moon mirror the inner world of emotions and feelings. Someone likened an eclipse to holding a mirror close to another mirror...seeing the endless mirror images reflected back into infinity... layers upon layers taking us deeper and deeper within. There's a winding down now as we approach the end of the current cycle, as

Eclipse Magic!

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Then, at the East side of the house...A Sagittarian Dawn!!  Wow!  (by then it was too light to get good pics on my little point and shoot camera... so I went back to bed : )

Full Moon Eclipse in Gemini

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This Saturday, December 10th, at 2:36 pm GMT, there will be a Full Moon Eclipse at 19 degrees Gemini, with the Sun opposite in Sagittarius, visible to some degree in most parts of the world (except South America).    Since last year's Winter Solstice, we've had a series of eclipses on this Gemini/Sagittarius axis. There is wisdom and knowledge being offered.  Both signs are teachers. Both have a lot to say. Sometimes they try to outshout each other. Communication is key. So is listening. A full Moon is about polarity; illuminating oppositions in our life... within our relationships and within ourselves; highlighting the yin/yang in both our outer world and in our psyche. This inherent tension creates a tightrope, a push pull, a balancing of opposites. The axis upon which we must walk this time round is about multiplicity   (Gemini) and singularity (Sag). Do we get caught in the details or in the big picture? (both can trap us) Sometimes it's also about 

New Moon Eclipse in Sagittarius

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 Mercury, planet of communication, is pausing today to begin its backward motion and it is already wreaking havoc.  I just experienced every writer's nightmare as I have just lost the file containing my whole post about the Partial Solar eclipse today in Sagittarius. I truly don't think I have the energy to write it all again...perhaps tomorrow morning I will add to this. Just know that an eclipse is a New Moon where the Sun and Moon line up exactly. New Moons and even more so Eclipses...represent new beginnings. The last week or so has been a winding down from intense Scorpio into light and breezy Sag. As we let go of the old, this Eclipse heralds new dynamic forward motion. The intention of a New Moon is heightened with an eclipse so this is a powerful time to set intentions. Make your wish and let it be so.  Sagittarius, the seeker of the zodiac, is ruled by the largest planet, Jupiter, and carries Jupiter's generousity and humour.     Sag seeks to

Moving Right Along

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                                     Angel of the North I know I can sometimes get all wordy and philosophical on here but today I thought I'd give you a break from all that and stick to a basic overview. We are in the Waning Moon cycle (last quarter) heading toward a New Moon (and Solar Eclipse) in Sagittarius on Nov 24th. From now to then some situations will be winding down or shifting to make way for new energies. Even a partial solar eclipse (as this one is) marks the end of a cycle and the start of another. So prepare for change. And in the midst of change, a Grand Trine in earth signs continues to provide us a bit of stability in these oh so unstable times. Within that, Pluto's building square to Uranus continues to stir things up (like bringing Occupy events in many cities to a boiling point).  It appears there is a concerted effort to evict protesters. Many have not given up and I wish them well. They may seem a fringe group yet I feel they are speaking for a

11.11.11

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The eleventh day of the eleventh month of the eleventh year. Whatever it means ... we all need Peace. Inside. Outside. Anyside. Sunnyside up. Here's to Peace.

Full Moon in Taurus: Rich Harvest

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This Full Moon is full of Abundance. Abundant abundance. The seeds were planted at the last New Moon when Jupiter in Taurus was directly opposite the Sun in Scorpio. At that time I recommended we dig deep… go for the gold. If we did the inner work, if we dug deep...  that investment could now start to pay dividends. This Full Moon in Taurus represents the culmination of that New Moon  intention. There is a sense of something to be harvested at this time. There is also a strong sense of a fork in the road; a choice to be made.    We have a Grand Trine in earth signs between Mars Jupiter and Pluto (well Mars is on the cusp…but about to move into Virgo)   stabilizing and grounding us. Neptune, the planet of soul, today started to move forward again (after having been retrograde) … toward it’s home in spiritual Pisces….  The Sun is in deeply transformative Scorpio. Mercury (communication) and Venus (love and relatedness) are hugging each other in far-reaching, ever-seeking Sagittarius

This too Shall Pass

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There’s a lot of positive dynamic energy floating about the planetary configurations right now… which is a relief after the last couple weeks of Scorpio implosions. In the US show X-Factor, a group called Intensity just got sent home… and the recent Scorpio intensity can do the same as it takes somewhat of a back seat (the Sun is still there) to expansive playful Sagittarius (Mercury, Venus). Sun opposite Jupiter also helps to lift our spirits, and a Grand trine between Mars, Pluto and Jupiter gives positive expression to these powerful forces. Isn’t it nice to hear good news for a change? Something can move forward now that has felt blocked, though we do still need to watch for Neptune’s capacity for blurring reality. This planet of illusion and delusion affects both Mercury (communication)  and Venus (love and money)  (" A drunkard's dream if I ever did see one..." lalala ) . Neptune square Venus is highly prone to projection and fantasy as it seeks the ideal.  Re

Scorpio casts a long shadow...

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A heads up as  Mercury coming into square with Mars means there may be some terse words exchanged over the next few days.  Of course not everyone will respond in this manner… though I must admit I already felt myself becoming irritated today in ways I usually don’t. Usually when I feel this way I discover Mars is involved...and sure enough... it is!  It’s those little irritations that can expand into grudges and resentments. Best nip ‘em in the bud. Let many things pass. Not so easy as Mercury in Scorpio is sharp and wary, and highly distrustful of other’s motives. Plus Mars in Leo can be quite full of himself…. and when opposite Neptune this sense of entitlement can become deceptive and/or passive aggressive.When Mars' fire  feels weakened by Neptune's watery mists... he panics and gets all wily.  At the same time, Jupiter opposite Sun can big up peoples sense of themselves… not a bad thing entirely if it gives you more confidence… yet you can see how all these factors toge

Scorpio New Moon coming up on Wednesday

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The current astrological  energy is slowly shifting into Scorpio... the dreaded sign!  As I said in my last post... that reputation is due to Scorpio's association with the powerful forces of death, sex and regeneration.  There is no doubt about it... Scorpio is definitely intense. The symbols for Scorpio are the Eagle and the Scorpion... as well as the Pheonix who dives into the ashes and rises again. The Scorpio sting will make itself known if you hurt or cross them... (they don't forget)... and their penetrating, eagle eye makes you feel like they know your innermost secrets (they are excellent psychologists) as they see and feel far below the surface. Scorpio's ruling planet is Pluto... god of the underworld.  In Hindu philosophy the representative of this energy is Shiva the destroyer. Kali is another powerful Scorpio like figure who is seen holding human bones  and wearing a necklace made of skulls. Life goes in cycles and death and regeneration are a natural pa

Sex and Death and all things taboo: Venus in Scorpio

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Venus and Mercury are now in hot and sultry Scorpio. ( soon the Sun will follow) Meanwhile, Jupiter and Mars standing opposite or squared the above will exaggerate their ability to get what they want. The focus of that aspect is Mars in Leo, which like Venus in Scorpio, has no problem asking for what he/she believes she deserves. Hear that Scorpio? … Despite the Saturn Sun conjunction in Libra (relationships) slowing things down…there is still a chance to get laid. Sorry to sound crude but we all know Scorpio’s reputation. I recently was on an Astrology forum at ElsaElsa (sidebar) where people were discussing Scorpio’s fine and not so fine qualities. Someone asked why Scopio has such a bad rep (many people are scared of them) Well duh!… the sign is associated with Death and with Sex… two of the most taboo subjects in our culture. Ok, we all joke about sex and are bombarded with it from every angle in the media… yet when it really comes down to it…(no pun intended) people ra

Showdown coming with Full Moon in Aries

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Here comes another Full Moon and it looks like it’s going to be a doozy!  By Tues Oct 11, at 10.am EDT, the Moon will be sitting in feisty fiery Aries exactly opposite both  the Sun and Saturn in Libra. And they are all squared Pluto.  Talk about being between a rock and a hard place! A waxing Moon creates a build up of energy, which peaks as it becomes Full. This current energy is a culmination of what started with the New Moon two weeks ago. If you scroll down to previous posts … I wrote about the balancing act signified by the Autumn Equinox… and the ensuing pressure to maintain that balance that  got rolling with the New Moon in Libra. The Full Moon with Uranus in Aries could be the tipping point. Just as when Mars moved into position in Cancer this summer and immediately riots and chaos hit the UK, the Full Moon in Mars ruled Aries (the warrior) creates a precarious dynamic. Mars squared Jupiter will add fuel to the fire, and Uranus could be the match to gasoline. I truly hope