AURUM ASTROLOGY Finding the Gold in Life

Mars in Pisces : The Power of Soulful Self Transformation  Mars has just entered the last degree of Pisces, a point that marks the last degree of the zodiac- the final phase of the 360 steps (degrees) of transformation.  “This is the Omega point, the end of the end of the old year where we prepare for the beginning of the new, as symbolized by the first degree of Aries” Mars represents passion and action arising from our will and ego drives. Pisces represents our dreams, our soul creativity  and our imagination.  Mars at this last degree of Pisces therefore represents the manifestation of our dreams and ideals - based on our “alignment to eternal reality.” (Robert Wilkinson) Key words: Soulful Self Integrity  - Discernment - Imagination- Compassion “This is the energetic principle around and permeating affirmations, meditation, chanting various mantras, the power of "positive thinking," and every principle offered in the movie on the not-so-secret "Secret."

The Winter Solstice is occurring RIGHT NOW -  Friday Dec 21st at  5:23 p.m. EST - 10:23 UT. The Moon is loquacious air sign Gemini -  sign of the mind - communication -   and a multiplicity of views. The Sun is now slipping from Sagittarius into earthy Capricorn - sign of the father/authority/govt's etc - and symbolized by the  rugged mountain goat that seeks to climb the highest mountain. Interesting that Capricorn symbol has a fishy tail- hinting that behind its stoic appearance,  it is a deeply emotional sign. Tomorrow there will be a Full Moon in the Sign of Cancer - the more outwardly emotional water sign representing the mother -  our family roots - and emotional nurturing environment of the Moons natural abode.  Cancer and Capricorn represent the mother /father archetypes - and point to our family patterns and ancestral lineages. The Winter Solstice is a time to pause and retreat - as we look back over the year just passed. It is time to connect to our roots

Tension today between the Sun (vitality) and Chiron (Wounded Healer) shines a light on our  tender and vulnerable places. There's a possibility now of renewal and deep healing through acknowledgment of concealed trauma. Chiron aspects make us more aware of the healing potential that comes through facing our wounds and working through them. The planets are reminding us that it is possible to transform the painful past  into a positive future. A  positive link between Moon (emotions) and Venus (love) will aid us in our healing - by reminding us of the beauty and love that lie deep within us. Yet we must keep in mind that Moon in Pisces can be both escapist as well as transcendent. Be careful of a tendency for spiritual bypass - which means to “bypass the reality of their suffering in favour of a spiritualized explanation”   “The order of the signs runs Cancer-->Scorpio-->Pisces.  That is to say, being in the emotional body first (Moon/Cancer), then entering and confronting suff

Relationships continue to be at the forefront of change and revision (which literally means to re- vision something - to see it in a new way). Venus - planet of love-opposite Uranus - planet of sudden change and awakening - means we will continue to be surprised by unexpected arrivals and departures. If sudden gains or losses have shaken your relationships or your finances - you  now have the opportunity to reinvent yourself - as Venus retraces her steps back through Libra and Scorpio. With Venus sitting exactly opposite Uranus (sudden change, insights, shifts in awareness) for the second time in a few months-  changes or surprises can still be expected. Yet we are no longer in Venus retrograde - so the focus is now on forward movement. What was lost can be regained - or re-visioned/re-invented. When one door closes - another one opens. Today's Moon in Libra heightens our feelings around personal relationships. Libra craves beauty, love, harmony, connection. Saturn, o