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Expect the Unexpected

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Imagine the unimaginable! Things are a bit nuts right now (yes even more than usual). Yet, tho it is tricky to navigate through this current astrology, there are rewards to be had. It is possible to get  lost in the fog that is being created right now by Sun joining Neptune in the watery, mystical realm of Pisces. This is the kind of stuff that drives some to distraction, while others become inspired and create the best creative work of their life. In general,  with so much erratic and unusual energy going on, its hard to know what to expect next!  These are powerful times. Not a day goes by lately without some calamity rearing its ugly head on the global news scene.   Many of us have learned to roll with the punches in recent years and have probably been "toughened" up by now. (or gone slightly bonkers!)  If the latter is true, you will be right at home with this weekends astrology. This is the stuff of dreams and visions as we get to peek beyond the misty vei

Full Moon in Leo! Happy Heart Day!

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Happy Full Moon!     Happy Valentines Day!   Both events happening together today make a good match, if we can understand the energy dynamics.  The Full Moon is in Leo, which rules the heart! Leo's planet is the Sun. This is where we shine! Leos are generous, kind, a bit self centered (as in ‘center of the universe!’)    dramatic, natural leaders, rulers, kings and queens (as in drama queens!!).  Leos are excellent on stage, at home with opulence (element is gold).   Leo’s exuberant energy makes us playful, friendly, warm … and generous! (when you have so much, why not share?!). Those influenced by Leo  today will go over the top with flowers chocolates, gifts etc. Skies the limit! Yet, despite its showy side, the true true meaning of Leo is authenticity!  “Aurum is Latin for Gold. The symbol for Gold in the periodic table is a circle with a dot at the center. In   Astrology this is symbol for the Sun, which represents the Self.” ( from top of bl

Mercury Retrograde: The Best Laid Plans of Mice and (Wo) Men!!

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This week, the Sun remains in free thinking Aquarius, while the Moon,  in talkative and social Gemini is caught up in tension with Mercury and Neptune in Pisces.   Mercury, planet of communication, is now retrograde in early Pisces, and almost exactly conjoined with mystical dreamy Neptune. This influence mutes our thinking and our communications risk being less clear, and in many cases, downright fuzzy. This is non linear energy. The more we try to focus, the more cloudy and vague things can get. And the more we say under the chatty Gemini Moon, the less sense we may make.  The only solution is to go with the flow and take the path of least resistance. Instead of trying to force your left brain to function (logic, structure, linear thought) or force people to understand you, why not utilize this dreamy energy for creative or spiritual exploration. This mystical wave will only last a few days, before Mercury slips back into the more logical air sign, Aquarius, whe

Candlemas Imbolc Groundhog day

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All earth and sun worshiping cultures throughout history had a system of interpreting the seasons as they passed, marking the shifts between the celestial energies present. Four such times of significance were the seasonal solstices and equinoxes. Though the mid-haven between these times were often just as important, and more closely tuned to the actual shift in seasons.   ( http://harmonicarts.ca/2014/02/imbolc-time-new-growth-fertility/) "Imbolc observes the midpoint (and hopefully) the waning of winter and approach of spring (more likely in the The UK where the celebration  originates... (less likely in northern climates where winter has several months to go) . Pagans often use fire and other forms of light to encourage the lengthening of day...  such a lighting a candle. Seed and bud imagery may be used, as well, to promote the growth of new life ensured by springtime. Imbolc falls on the midway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. Although it i