Outer Planet Movement

Hello Everyone, and Happy Spring!

I am reflecting on the movement of the outer planets over the last little while. The movement of the outer planets is slower and longer than that of the planets closer to earth. Thus, the transits hang around us for a longer period of time, and have a more global impact.

In November 2008, Pluto moved into Capricorn. Pluto is the planet associated with cleaning up, deep cleansing, healing, and the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. Moving through Capricorn, the realm associated with government, "systems", business, and so forth, we have seen a lot of corruption exposed. Our economy has needed to shift so that balance can be regained. Pluto always cleans house for a deeper reason, even though we cannot always see it that way. Pluto will continue to transit Capricorn until 2024.

In April, Neptune moved into Pisces, after a 14 year stay in Aquarius. Neptune is the ruler of Pisces and so is right at home in this sign. This relates to the psychic and intuitive realms, peeling away layers of consciousness, and the healing arts. In addition, Neptune/Pisces can be used to escape through drugs or alcohol or other media, so be careful and alert. Pay attention to your intuitions and dreams during this cycle. Hopefully this will assist humanity in deepening compassion for the earth and for other humans and creatures on the planet, for Pisces is capable of great empathy for others.

In March, Uranus moved into Aries. While transiting Pisces, we saw a revolution take place in the healing arts, where yoga became mainstream and Reiki is now practiced in health clinics and hospitals. We can talk about feng shui at the office and people nod and understand. These are topics that, back in the day, were reserved for quiet back rooms. New ground has been broken on this issue and more healing tools are available to us: the mainstream and the mystery meet. With Uranus moving into Aries, there is much supporting energy in the ethers for new projects: not old projects, redone - but new. What does your heart yearn to manifest in this life? Here is a window of opportunity that can support you! Put some foundation under those dreams!

So as we go forward now, what I sense from these outer planet transits is so much change in the air! We may not always see the changes right away, but they are occurring! Just as we cannot see the air that we need to breathe in any moment, we must trust the healing process that is alive in us all. Much love and God Bless you all.

Uranus moves from Pisces to Aries

Hello all,

We have major astrological movement this week, as Uranus, planet of global change and revolution, moves from touchy-feely Pisces into fiery Aries. Uranus will spend seven years in Aries, charging up the need to revolutionize, stand up for what is right, create new beginnings, and become pioneers in some way. Some may have a deep desire and passion to make their mark on the world. At times, it can be frustrating to 'wait' for things to line up. It is very human to want things in this world, no matter what spiritual path we may be on. I do not always know what the delays are, but something my own astrologer once said has helped me: it can't be 2 o'clock until it's two o'clock. Period. Things have to line up, and in the meantime, we do what we can, we stay creative, we connect with others, and we pursue our dream, trusting in the timing of the Universe.

Uranus in Pisces over the last seven years has helped to revolutionize or normalize many of the healing arts; back in the day, it was not considered mainstream to engage holistic medicine. These were things that were whispered in quiet back rooms. And now, yoga and massage are prevalent and widely used, holistic medicine is blending more and more with mainstream medicine, feng shui is a household phrase. God bless progress! Sometimes it is hard to see change afoot when it is slow or steady, but change we have!

So for the next seven years, we can expect more changes, but this time in the areas related to Aries. This sign rules our personal initiative and drive, our ambition, which may have fallen to the back burner during the last cycle. Just before a planet changes signs, we have a period of time that we call 'completion of the journey' or feeling at the end of your rope, in some cases. We are ripe for change but it hasn't quite happened yet.

Uranus and Jupiter shake hands during this cycle, allowing for unusual happy coincidences and chance meetings with key players to take place. Follow your intuition! And Mercury will briefly connect with these two planets as well. This can indicate catalytic conversations, but may also indicate a tendency to be sped up or speak without thinking things through. It's okay.

One thing is for sure about Aries: change will happen! It is an action oriented sign. So I encourage you to slow down and feel deeply into how you want changes in your life. Use the moon cycles - the full moon and new moon - as well as the seasonal equinox/solstice moments to feel deeply into how you wish to move. Remember to breathe! as life may at times feel more sped up in the next cycle.

As always, I welcome your stories and comments! love to you all!

Jane

Jupiter moves into Aries

This week, Jupiter, the planet of abundance, opportunity, and expansion, moved into the sign of Aries. Jupiter is all about expanding whereever it transits in your chart; it brings good luck and opportunities. this is a window of opportunity to use to your advantage! Set in Aries, the beginning of the zodiac, we can expect to be on the move. Aries is all about new beginnings, being a pioneer in some way, taking action and initiative in an area that needs attention.

Jupiter will transit this sign until June 2, 2011 and will impact all of the zodiac signs in a favorable way. If you are looking to throw your energies into a project or favored activity, this is the time to do it! If you find that you are restless or antsy during this period, this may be a great time to begin a meditation or spiritual practice, or to take up a grounding hobby such as gardening or growing herbs on your patio, or the release of exercise such as yoga or tai chi may be helpful in bringing balance.

Best wishes on your journey!

Full Moon approaching

Hello All,

We have a Full Moon Lunar Eclipse approaching, Tuesday December 21, at 29' Gemini. A sign at 29' has gone as far as it can in that sign, it is at the end of it's journey. In November, and again in January and February, we revisit 29' of a sign during the full moons. It feels as though we are getting a cosmic push to release things out of our lives once and for all; I wonder, what is on the other side?

29' can mean the end of a journey, a sense of completion, or the feeling of being at the end of your rope. How you choose to work with it is up to you.

We had another planetary dance that visited 29' when Saturn was in Virgo/Uranus in Pisces for something called an opposition. These planets danced together 2008-2009 and then completed most of their work together. So issues coming up now may, or may not, be related to that cycle.

At any rate, things are rapidly changing in our world. About twelve hours after the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse, we will move into the Winter Equinox here in North America, welcoming in the sign of Capricorn. I will save those reflections for another date.

At any rate, this seems like a good time to take the sage advice once given to me by a very Wise Woman: (1) stay steady - meaning, engage your spiritual practices, and eat well...and...(2) do what you know in your heart is right. Tuesday and Wednesday feel especially ripe for creative visualizations and preparing for the New in our lives.

Happy Holidays to all!
Jane

Tips on how to handle a Mercury Retrograde Cycle

Hello,

Mercury has turned retrograde at about 6' Capricorn, moving 'backwards' on Friday 12/10 and continuing that backward motion until 12/30. As the planet of communication moves back, it will connect with Pluto (deep and transformative healing), Mars (action and initiative), and the North Node. This is a powerful time to have cleansing and clearing conversations, especially as the year closes. Do you have any unfinished conversations? It need not be negative - perhaps an opportunity to share with another the deeper impact they have had on your life.

Here are some practical tips for how to work with a mercury retrograde:

1. It is a good time to double-check any plans you have. since it is the holiday season, you may want to check on your directions to any parties or events, as well as the time?

2. It is a good cycle to examine your communication patterns with others; it can be as simple as saying, "this is what i heard you say, is that right?" before getting angry. I actually practiced this with another, after beginning to feel offense as to what she said to me. As it turned out, I completely heard her wrong, and instead of walking away feeling separate from her, we began a deeper connection because of this chance for clarification.

3. Be aware that a mercury retrograde can bring in people from your past - either this life, or another. usually this pertains to a connection that is not yet complete. I have had many an ex-boyfriend or friend from the past show up on my doorstep on a mercury retrograde. This is one of the little-known potential benefits of this transit!

4. Mercury retrograde is typically a good cycle to revise, review, clean closets, prepare for projects that will go ahead after the retrograde ends. It is also important to back up your computer files.

5. I encourage you to have an open mind about the retrograde; yes, it is true, it does not have the best reputation. But Mercury, as with all of the planets, has gifts to offer us. It helps us with communication, and in this day and age, "communication" is such a broad word! Spoken word, verbal communication, letters, instant messaging, facebooking, tweeting, and so much more. What a blessing that we have so many ways to connect with each other!

Blessings to you as we move into the holiday season. May Mercury help you in enjoying communications and connections with your loved ones and friends.

Namaste,

Jane

December 2010

Hello friends,
December is a very busy month astrologically, so I am going to write more often about what is happening this month as it occurs. The energy of December tends toward social gathering, festivities, and reconnections with friends, as that is the energy of Sagittarius that is filling the air.

Today we have a new Moon in Sagittarius, so it is an excellent window of opportunity to put forth your wishes and intentions. It is good to ground these ideas onto paper before letting them go into the Universe.

After five months of retrograde motion, Uranus is moving direct in the sign of Pisces. It has had a long journey through this sign and briefly visited Aries early Spring 2010. Uranus was in a dance with another planet, Saturn, when they were opposite each other for about a two year period of time. As we are in the end stages of this planetary transit, old habits and ways may finally be dismantled. Reflect for a moment, if you will, on what you may have struggled with over the last two years and the healing that has occurred. Uranus will move into Aries in Spring 2011, bringing in a brand new seven-year cycle.

Finally, at the end of the week, Mercury goes retrograde in Sagittarius, where it remains until December 30th. Take time to double check plans and routes and directions.
To all of you, happy holidays. May this season bless you with nurturing friendships, love, prosperity, and good health.
Namaste,
Jane

Venus and her movement through Scorpio/Libra

Hello Friends,
I have been studying and feeling the movement of Venus lately, as she spent some time in her native Libra, moved into Scorpio, then began retrograde (backward)motion, over the last few weeks. She has now backtracked into Libra, and will station direct on November 18th. With this transit, what I am feeling, experiencing, and witnessing from others around me is a lot of opportunity for healing in our relationships, day to day. Venus is all about love, connection, or interconnectedness with other humans. Relationships can be romantic, family, friends, coworkers, and other significant people.

I feel that this transit has been intense for some, as Venus asks us to pay attention to our significant others and what they mean in our lives. For some, this may mean spending more attention on those you love, attempting to get clarity. Relationships are not always easy; but interest in another, and how they feel, along with conversation, has the power to move energies - hopefully in a forward motion! Venus through Libra is at home and yearning for connection; as she moves through Scorpio, she is done being polite, superficial relationship is not enough, we need something deeper. And so events conspire to push us toward self-examination in our relationship with others. Tracking back into Libra, Venus wants us to clarify what may have been missed before.

Lets face it, our lives can become consumed with a lot of details and..."stuff." At the end of the day, what really matters? What do you crave? What do you yearn for and feel would make your heart happy? Movement, attention, energy, and a willingness to stumble through are what is needed. Go for it. Reach out. Take the risk. Connect. You won't be sorry.

This is the gift of the astrological cycles of Venus: to show us what we need in our relationships, to be truly Happy. We belong to each other. I don't know about you, but I'm not content to sleepwalk through my days. I need people, human connection. And sometimes that might be messy. Long ago, a friend used the phrase 'stumble with me', while she learned to be in deeper relationship with others. So I invite that, people interested in stumbling with me. I'm willing to stumble with you.
Love to you all....
Jane