ASTROLOGY ::

THE ART OF AWARENESS

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Enchanting Discovery

How beautiful this first Full Moon of the New Year reflecting a robust lunar glow enchanting us to discover the beauty and grace of being alive. From an astrological perspective the New Year begins at the Vernal Equinox with the seasonal birthing of Spring and not surprising that the first lunar illumination of the New Year always reflects a peaceful gazing of a Libra Moon. Libra is that aspect in each of us seeking an idealized beauty that pricks first our mind and than our heart. Libra is an air sign giving breath to that aspect in each of us that is mentally alive, conceptually vital, and aesthetically aroused. Libra is the archetype of the artist creating beauty out of conflict and harmony out of discord. At the deepest rooting of our being a Libra Moon mindfully reflects our intrinsic need to share our inner beauty with others. Read the rest of this entry »

Sharing Our Prosperity

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Libra Star CatalogueThere is a discordant restlessness, a frothing of fear and greed, reflected in the glowing warmth of this season’s Harvest Moon, threatening to lay waste to our annual sharing of prosperity with one other. This is the first Full Moon of the Autumnal Equinox; that time of year when the Sun in Libra, radiating grace and beauty in the northern hemisphere, demarcates a conscious shift in our self-awareness signaling the time to share ourself with others. When we are under the influence of Libra we are seeking peace and harmony not war and strife. This is one reason why the Libra Full Moon poignantly illuminates the awkward transition we humans make from self -determined actualization to conciliatory diplomatic negotiation, hopefully not sacrificing the one to the other. The Moon in Aries, promoting emotional courage and independence to assert our needs, also garners impulsive reaction often triggered by our unconscious motives, which, if not tempered with a modicum of judicious measure can backfire causing harsh reactions from others. This Full Moon is urging each of us to create balanceĀ  within ourself and in our relationships with others. Remembering that this is the Full Moon phase of a New Moon in Virgo may help each of us to work on improving a difficult relationship requiring our patience and acceptance of what is. Read the rest of this entry »