Pisces New Moon - March 4, 2011

The Pisces New Moon is typically associated with feelings of Spring Fever. The New Moon in Pisces article at Lunar Living (http://www.lunarliving.org) is available now, online. With six planets currently in Pisces, we will discover the significance of caring for the self. The end of winter is close at hand, yet the winter weather has held on steadfastly for many areas around the world, despite the February message of an early spring from the local groundhog. Spring, seemingly, has been very slow in arriving. However, in a couple of weeks, the season of spring (fall for the southern hemisphere) will be here soon and winter will be forced to the side, at least based on time.

This winter season has been a particularly rough one with the difficult weather conditions in many areas that are not accustomed to the harsh weather patterns. For some of us, the colder than normal temps have taken their toll on our states of mind. Spring fever is looming. March is a good month for celebration to help stave off the late winter depression. Next week is Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday), daylight saving time begins on March 13 and then another fun day of celebration, St. Patrick's Day on March 17. These "Spring is almost here" events can all help to break up the doldrums of the last remnants of winter as we ring in the arrival of spring.

Leo Full Moon - February 18, 2011

The Full Moon in Leo could feel a bit like a roller coaster since the Sun and Moon's opposition are moving over the Anaretic Degree of Aquarius and Leo. These final degrees of any sign will amplify emotions and confusion while we try to decide what is the most important situation to focus on. Looking for the common good of the group, family or peers can help to unite and strengthen brotherhood/sisterhood/solidarity. The lunar event article at http://www.lunarliving.org explains the best use of this Full Moon's energies. This weekend is the beginning of the Presidents' Day holiday in the U.S.  Enjoy :)

Aquarius New Moon - February 3, 2011

Happy Chinese New Year - The year of the Rabbit starts today. This New Moon has the potential for healing but in ways we are not totally accustomed to. We can heal by detaching from the emotional connections so that we can see our situations from a different perspective. There's also a boost for the development of quirky new relationships.  These are those types of friendships/love matches that we normally would not attract. Don't be afraid to explore these connections.  They may not last long, but there is the potential for a lot of fun and adventure while it lasts. The Lunar Article @ http://www.lunarliving.org has been posted today.

The past few weeks since the Solar Eclipse have certainly provided some surprises for leaders around the world. Prayers go out to safe transitions for all who are dealing with turmoil and unrest.  Jupiter ingressed to Aries on  January 22. Leadership and aggressions are likely to be impacted by Jupiter's transit in Aries. Saturn's retrograde in Libra began on January 26. Business and marriage partnership could be restructured while Saturn is in the "review" state of Libra. Mercury will ingress Aquarius February 3 and Venus will ingress Capricorn on February 4.

Today was Groundhog Day and based on the various reports, the Eastern U.S. regions are less likely than the Western U.S. to have to put up with too much more winter.... or will we?  I just discovered today that we've been relying on the wrong rodent "hog" for the wintery forecast. *The Romans used Hedgehogs to predict how much longer winter weather would endure. Oy! No wonder Punxsutawney Phil's predictions are only 40% accurate!

Plus, a Happy Valentine's Wish and Hug to all our friends. 

*Groundhog/Hedgehog information source - http://voices.washingtonpost.com/blog-post/2011/02/groundhog_day_2011_is_punxsuta.html

Solar Eclipse - Capricorn - January 4, 2010

Photo-Solar Eclipse January 26, 2009

The solar eclipse on January 4, 2010 brings the Sun and Moon together at one of the three Critical Degrees in Capicorn. The eclipse will be a partial one and the view of the eclipse will cover a wide range from North Africa to Russia. The maximum point of the eclipse will occur over Sweden in the morning, shortly before 9:00 a.m. UT. Because of the eclipse and the critical degree of Capricorn being spotlighted, there is the likelihood of challenges manifesting. But, the feeling of defeat is all in the mind. We are simply being challenged to come to terms with life as it currently exists. Pessimism comes from within. Instead of crawling into a cave, we need to need to resolve to make a change for the better. This solar eclipse is the perfect backdrop to making a New Year's resolution that we can stick to. At Lunar Living in the articles section (http://www.lunarliving.org) you can read more about the history of the solar saros 151 and how it influences the solar eclipse on Tuesday. Mid-month, Mercury moves into Capricorn to help us become more focused on success. The amount of planning done between now and then will help tremendously.

Lunar Eclipse - Gemini - December 21

The Total Lunar Eclipse less than a day before the Winter Solstice will likely have a dramatic impact on everyone.  Individuals born in the late degrees of Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces will notice the affects the most.

This Lunar Eclipse in Gemini is the lead-in to the Capricorn Solar Eclipse in January, giving us a heads up about issues we need to address.  Yet many will feel too confused by the message to know what to do with it.  As Rose Lineman explains in "Eclipse Interpretation Manual," the Solar Eclipse in Capricorn, after a Lunar Eclipse in Gemini can be difficult because of the sense of practicality the Capricorn New Moon encourages us to focus on. We tend to be emotionally frivolous when the Lunar Eclipse is in Gemini, and the Solar Eclipse in Capricorn is likely to shake us with "reality shockwaves" if we have been too silly with our decisions during the Lunar Eclipse influence. The Anaretic Degree of the Full Moon in Gemini acting as a singleton in the northern hemisphere, the T-square with Jupiter and Uranus in Pisces, along with the Moon and Mars transits Out of Bounds (OOB) are all stressful aspects during this eclipse. The Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius certainly is not helping us, either. At Lunar Living (http://www.lunarliving.org/) the December 21 Lunar Eclipse article helps explain some of the ways to deal with the energies so that the New Year should feel less demanding and more fulfilling.