SUMMER SOLSTICE AND ITS ENERGIES

In the Northern hemisphere, we will be celebrating the summer solstice on June 20.  With this powerful solar energy, we can recharge our spirits, our minds and our bodies.

We are all interconnected in our energies.  Some of us are quite aware of these influential external energies and others, not so much.  With or without this awareness, all living things are influenced and affected by the position of the planets at their birth, by the continual movement of the planets, by the influence of the rotation of our earth including the changing seasons and any other shift that occurs in nature. 

When guided by spirit/our higher selves, our focus is to walk and live our truth, through the easy times but especially during the times that we are being tested.  Take advantage of the solar energies of the Summer Solstice to push forward with this focus.  Use the more aggressive energies of the Sun to catapult forward and allow yourself to bloom into your own true beauty.  As with the Sun at its current fully extended potential, you too can allow all of your inner power and beauty to radiate outward which serves to express self but also benefits each and every other living thing that your energy touches.

What a glorious time of year.  Allow yourself to mirror the seasons.  We have just come through a very renewing season.  We have worked hard to create buds of promise.  Now is the time to allow those buds to open and to eventually bear the fruit of our efforts but also to allow all other living things to see and experience this beauty and to eventually share the fruit. 

Happy Summer Solstice to all of you in the Northern Hemisphere

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FULL MOON IN SAGITTARIUS, JUNE 2016

FULL MOON IN SAGITTARIUS

What an active day Monday, June 20, 2016 will be. We will be experiencing the Sun going into Cancer, the Summer Solstice and the second Full Moon in Sagittarius in a row.  Today we will look at the Full Moon.  It will be 29 degree 33 minutes Sagittarius.  If you have links to 29 degrees in your birth chart (Conjunction, Square, Trine and Opposition), the energies of this Full Moon will certainly be felt.  Remember to allow a 6 to 7 degree orb.  If any planet falls at 26 degrees up to and including 3 degrees into the next sign, it will be aspecting the Full Moon. 

The conjunction is the most powerful of these aspects especially if it is connected to your ascendant or midheaven.  A Full Moon is often thought to bring a conclusion to events which may have been started at the New Moon cycle, but you can also begin something that you have been making plans for under the energies of the Full Moon.

With the Full Moon again in the fire sign of Sagittarius, this is a prime time to begin something and set things in motion, as fire signs are enthusiastic and energy is associated with this element.  Sagittarius is a high minded sign which is reflected strongly by its connection to Jupiter, the planet of expansive energy and optimistic realizations.  Sagittarius’ energy loves adventure and starting something new particularly in areas that involve spirituality and mystical influences, as well as travel.

Jupiter is known as the most opportunistic planet and brings with it good luck, good fortune and an overall feeling of exuberance.  Jupiter is expansive and builds on anything that you put in front of it, making it larger than life and full of expectations.  If you have plans that you have been working on or plans that you wish to bring to fruition, this will be a good time to push forward.  Your chances of success are heightened and a general feeling of optimism is often present.

If your plans are related to business, now might be the time to figure out what you need to do to move ahead.  If it is a marriage proposal in the works, the timing might be just right and you could make future plans that could prove to be perfect in many ways.  As mentioned, Jupiter promotes growth and good fortune and offers opportunities.  Mars goes direct on June 28 and during the retrograde cycle it is believed that you should keep actions to a minimum   You may even have felt as though things were stagnating for the time when Mars was retrograde.  If you have been procrastinating during the retrograde cycle, this would be the time under the Full Moon energies to get things moving again especially if you have prepared ahead.  Your energies should be heightened as Mars goes direct and this second Sagittarius Full Moon only serves to give you an extra boost.

This can be a time of decisive action and the motivational force will be Jupiter which promises good luck especially if well aspected by other factors.  If you planted the seeds under the influence of the New Moon phase, this will be the time of harvest of what you started then.  You can now pick the fruits of your labour.  You may push ahead or if the necessary preparation did not go into your plans, if need be, reset and count your loses and start again.  The energy you put into things now has great opportunities to expand and work out well over the long haul.

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TESTING GROUND

Staying focused and on course with our higher objectives no matter what the circumstances is the true test of our path.  These tests only serve to verify our true potential, strength and resolve.

Life IS a testing ground.  It is important to adjust our mental attitude during life lessons and continually adapt in ways to help facilitate this necessary growth.  We can not only navigate through any ground breaking experiences but we can also grow immensely from the experience.  Once the lesson is complete, our life experience is enriched from the lesson learned.

We are strong.......beyond our comprehension.  We are capable of not only managing but flourishing as a result of any life event.  We have more than enough strength to not only grow from these lessons but to also motivate others to help themselves when they too are experiencing a more challenging period in their lives.  There are many who are not aware of their own inner strength.  Through our own experiences we can assist those that would appreciate help to understanding the experiences being presented to them.

Many of us are just awakening to our own potential.  Once we learn that our abilities are ingrained, we learn to call upon our gifts any time we need to use them.  These are always at our disposal and the only thing that holds us back is our own recognition of and faith in our abilities.  We are our own greatest obstacle.  Release your self doubt and you remove these obstacles.

Life is a continual lesson.  Life is a testing ground of our faith.  Many lessons are best taught from a physical level of understanding.  Remember that you are spirit having an earthly experience not the other way around. 

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TRANSITING URANUS CONJUNCT NATAL MARS

Transiting Uranus goes retrograde towards the end of July and stays retrograde until the end of December of this year (2016). 

Those with Mars within a five degree aspect of Uranus (approximately 20-29 degrees of Aries) would have a conjunction affecting their lives at present.  The blending of the energies of Mars and Uranus is not always a pleasant combination.  It can affect your actions as Mars in Aries is quite assertive and wants to push ahead in life vigorously.  Mars does tend to rush too much and when tied to Uranus the impulse is to propel forward without thinking.  Often when these two meet, you will act on a whim which can at times lead to unfavourable results.  Taking time to think things through is advisable, as abrupt, impulsive actions often create mistakes especially during the direct motion of the planets.

If you have been thinking about taking action on something of importance and you have also taken the appropriate time to review what action you should take and prepared, you may want to move forward with some disciplined action inside the coming six weeks or so, before Uranus goes retrograde.  This could include beginning a business but be sure to take all steps necessary to ensure that you have not missed any important steps before you start to act upon your chosen direction in the coming weeks.  Check to see which houses are being activated now in your chart especially the houses where Uranus and Mars are located and the house with Aries either in it or on its cusp.  These will be areas of life being affected by this conjunction.

As mentioned, you may be a little too impulsive, and there is always the potential for accidents, including car accidents and accidents with sharp tools, when we rush.  Please be careful and do not rush.  Mars and Uranus are similar in their actions and being careful is highly advised.  Impulsive, rash behaviour can lead to accidents and also suggests arguementive behaviours leading to fallouts in relationships. 

Your temper can easily become aroused and you will have to watch for this.  Watch for putting your own concerns before those of others and make sure you always consider what affect you might have on others if you were to take specific actions.

This is a powerful connection and can lead to unique discoveries, potentially in fields connected to science, computers and even astrological connections.  Uranus wants to break free of any restrictive behaviour and the desire to move in new directions may be quite strong. 

If, for example, the conjunction is in the seventh house, it is quite possible that a relationship is involved.  This could be wildly romantic and sexually impulsive, but often when Uranus is involved it is temporary in nature, but not always.  There are strong sexual overtones attached to this combination especially if linked to the fifth or eighth houses in your chart.

The best advice is to move ahead with some caution.  It would be perfect if Saturn were involved in the equation. 

If the Sun is also involved this could be the time of reaching your objectives and once again if you have done your homework, things could work out favourably for you. 

If the MC is involved this would make the link complete when it comes to moving forward in your career or schooling and reaching your goals in life or at the very least making the correct preparations for your future. 

If the Moon is involved you can undoubtedly expect some change of direction, perhaps even a move and women may play an important part in these events, especially the mother.

You can do great things with this conjunction and if you are not ready to move forward before the end of July then this will be a preparation stage.  You will have time to carefully plan your next move during the retrograde cycle and then move ahead towards the end of this year and into the New Year.  Patience is a virtue.  You may feel the urge to make the moves before Uranus goes retrograde.  If you must act before Uranus goes direct, be sure that all the t’s are crossed and the i’s are dotted before you do so.

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CHALLENGING CONDITIONS FOSTERING GROWTH

Does it appear that you are at a standstill?  Usually those times we experience that feeling that we have stagnated are actually opportunities to review.  Once the review is complete, a new growth spurt is experienced.  Are you aware of the specific energies that are taking a leading role in your evolving story?  If you can feel their influence, you would realize that you have actually not stagnated.

It is at these times and during times that you face hurdles that you are learning to remain steadfast in your approach as well as to put into practice all that you have learned to this point.  You may feel as though you are at the mercy of life but you are somehow gaining inner resolve, even though you do not quite understand what is taking place.

This struggle or stagnation will pass with lessons well learned (perseverance, patience, etc.) and you will again regain your momentum to continue on your voyage to understanding.  The fog clears and you regain your stability once again.  Although these conditions felt challenging, you have learn to have faith in the process.  You recall what has brought you to where you are now and recognize all the impacting events you have experienced before this time.  These experiences have their value for you do not stand here, in this place and at this moment, as a result of a brief moment of indecision.

There is no doubt that these times can be challenging.  Stifling of ego will help to alleviate the negative feelings associated with these conditions.  You do not feel lost or restrained.  It is your ego that is trying to make you believe that this is how you feel.  By identifying with its influence, you falter and as a result, you sometimes can forget your path, at least temporarily.  You will regain your momentum once you understand that ego is influencing you and affecting your attitude.

Do not get caught up in this pretentious attitude.  You are far beyond that.  The ego is simply grasping for control.  Hold on to your truth and ride the wave.  It won’t last much longer.  Remind yourself that this is a period in life that is offered up to reflect.  It is a time to reflect on where you have come from, what you have learned and to ready yourself for what is ahead.  You are to simply listen to the inner or higher voice that suggests that this is a requirement and that reflection is the key.  Enjoy the experience!

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TRANSITING NEPTUNE TRINE THE MIDHEAVEN

Neptune deals primarily with energies of “other-world” understanding, such as the mystical side of life, spiritual realizations, truths that are found within and uncovering your own spiritual alignment.  Neptune suggests that we have a deep profound look at life and come to an understanding based on the awakening of spiritual insight.  Neptune can work on subliminal channels and will use the unconscious to evaluate our lives from a higher perspective based on intuitive understanding.  It can open the channels to what our dreams are communicating and allows hidden channels of exchange with other realms of existence.

When Neptune is connected to the MC (Midheaven or Medium Coeli ) by trine (MC deals with occupation, status and goals in life), your desires can put you in a place of service where you can work behind the scenes, perhaps in an institution or in a social service position.  This type of positions will help you reach these objectives in your life.  There is a need and desire to assist those less fortunate, the poor and disenfranchised or those that are sick and need assistance.  This could also be linked to charity work where ego or the feelings of superiority do not play a part in the process.  You would work exclusively to help those who need your assistance in some way and during this transit you may be drawn to organizations that will put your ego to rest at least for the time being.

Your own ego drive will not be too strong during this trine and your own personal needs may be thwarted by the needs of others.  Because of this, you will have to make sure that you service your own needs as well as the needs of others.  Personal relationships could suffer because of this or people recognizing this desire to help others may push their needs on to you and use you knowing that you are susceptible to these influences.  It is extremely important that you also focus some attention on your own personal needs.

In general, trines are considered favourable aspects and will usually assist you and work with you in achieving or maneuvering yourself in directions that are more favourable.  In rare instances particularly when we have been travelling a less than desirable paths, a trine can speed up the process and provide the thrust to propel you further into directions that are not so pleasing.  In general however trines and sextiles are what we wait for in Astrology.  They often provide good luck, easy flow and advantageous circumstances that are favourable for us.

Remember to take into consideration which house is being transited by Neptune and which planet rules your MC.  This information will provide you with insight into how the energies will work themselves out and in which area of life these energies will manifest themselves.  Also take a look at the overall condition of Neptune in your birth chart.  If it is well aspected, expect better than anticipated results and if it is poorly aspected, things will usually work out well in the long haul, but it may take some work from you to get to where you want to go.

Enjoy this transit of Neptune.  It may open doors for you and make available insight that would not normally be accessible.

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THE STARS CAN SPEAK

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