NEW MOON AUGUST 30 2019

We will be experiencing a New Moon on August 30, 2019 at 6:38 a.m. EDT.  The New Moon will be in the sign of Virgo at six degrees. 

In order for this New Moon to have an influence in your life, you will need to have other planets close to the 6 degree mark in your natal chart.  The more planets and angles that are within three degrees of this position, the stronger the influence, in particular, any planets that are in conjunction and/or opposition to this placement and to a lesser degree those that are in trine or sextile.

In your personal natal Astrology chart, the house that this New Moon is located in will be the house that has the potential for new beginnings and a fresh start.  Those planets in the natal chart that are in opposition to this placement will often carry the flavour of someone or something having an influence on what is taking place and in many cases is the instigator or initiator of activity. 

Those planets that are in conjunction to this lunar position add to the intensity of the situation and those that are in trine or sextile will either create easy flow or opportunities to the situation at hand.  It should be noted that we can always use these energies to advance the cause or build towards something favourable over time.

These new beginnings often associated with a New Moon could be related to a romantic involvement, your children or your creativity (5^th), or your career and advancement/disappointment in this area (10^th) or your finances and material needs, along with security from an internal point of view (2^nd), joint finances, inheritance or alimony and sex (8^th).  The connection would be determined by the aspects related to this position.

This New Moon is favourably aspected by transiting Uranus in Taurus suggesting new frontiers to challenge and a new adventure to explore.  Often these apparent new paths come out of nowhere and are unexpected but point you in the right direction.  Trines, as suggested, often indicate easy flow and opportunities for advancement. 

This New Moon’s placement is also conjunct transiting Mars which often points towards the energy needed to forge ahead with these new plans.  Watch, however, for jumping into situations without any planning or forethought.  If Mars is in an unfavourable position by natal aspect to its position during transit, watch for aggressive action either on your part or the actions of others.  This aggression may cause irritations and the feelings of being bullied into action.  You may be on the receiving end or you may be the aggressor.  Be mindful.  Mars stirs things into action and often using force or aggression in some manner of expression.

This New Moon’s placement in the sign of Virgo often speaks of the need to have everything in its place and often indicates service of some sort being part of the process. 

Watch for becoming too nit-picky as the ability to see all the little flaws is often accompanied with this position.  Virgo is also very much into details and can be obsessive in the search for perfection.  Although somewhat critical in its expression, Virgo does insist on helping and pushing ahead although cautiously.  Virgo likes the tried and tested rather than the new and unexplored, although transiting Uranus will likely have something to say about that.

Enjoy the energies of this new Moon.  Plant seeds in your garden of life with the energies of this new moon, nurture them and see the fruits of your labour come to fruition.

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Infinite Wisdom

It seems as though growth or change occurs quite frequently after experiencing challenging life conditions.  These challenges allow for an opening to growth channels as a result of the turmoil of life events (or the change in attitude after the challenging experience).  We seldom evolve through life conditions that are calm and collective.  These more often than not are the regeneration periods.  This appears to be the nature of our reality at least until the door of awareness opens.

Challenges come into play to assist us …lessons to helps us grow, rather than stagnating our growth.  It may appear quite the contrary when experiencing these conditions; however, once the situation has resolved, we can clearly see how we prospered because of these events.  It is difficult to understand while experiencing the process and we often feel as though we are at wits end, until finally a little glimmer of light shines over the horizon.

Remaining persistent and strong during these times can be arduous.  Understand that when life seems challenging, it is then that we have reached a place that can foster growth on whatever level is required.  These conditions continue until we have unlocked the door to the transition that eventually takes hold.  We have to learn these life lessons to evolve to that next stage.

This seems to be the learning curve that best suits us in this earthly form; although once the door to true spiritual learning has been opened, it appears to no longer be a requirement.  We need stiff jolts to push us in the intended direction in the beginning and then once we reach this culmination point, a shift takes place.  It may take years to reach this as a multitude of layers needs to be shed until we reach the finer level of enlightenment.  These early stages are the challenging ones.  It gradually becomes easier to move forward as we progress with our growth, and we become open to the dialogue offered by higher sources.

Our guides and spiritual companions are with us always and have always been here assisting us through the shadows of our lives, yet we may not have recognized their influence as we were so wrapped up in the situation at hand and the emotional impact of that time.  Our negative focus overshadowed our progress and the assistance we are and were receiving.

We continue to evolve if we remain open as this is our life’s purpose.  It is our birth right to open ourselves up to the beauty found within.  It is this path and the eventual outpouring of love that slowly allows our being to shine. 

We are spirits in human form.  We can never forget this.  Our earthly life journey is to eventually co-exist on some level consciously with each and every energy body. 

There is a knowing buried within which holds all of the information required to take that next step.  The gateway will present itself when we are ready, regardless of the eagerness we feel.  We cannot force the spiritual unfoldment to happen.  The timing is not in our hands other than the acceptance of the time it will take.  The sooner we realize this, the more readily the transition can occur. 

Release your “wanting” and watch your world unfold.

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MINI FORECAST 2019 - SUN IN VIRGO, (Part II)

We continue our mini forecast for Sun in Virgo.  Part I was posted on August 23, 2019. 

Today, we will look at the combination of transiting Pluto and transiting Saturn which are making a wide conjunction in September and October and then tightening up into the fall and early winter of 2019. 

In January, they make an exact conjunction with one another at 22/23 degrees of Capricorn and this will be when the combined energies will be at their strongest, although many Astrologer including me understand that Saturn is at its strongest at 2 degrees past direct (because of Saturn’s delayed action).  Using this past degree influence, the strongest impact will then be in early February.

There will be much controversy regarding these two planets linked together which will be discussed in full detail at a closer date.  It should be noted that this combination will affect anyone who has natal planets and points close to 22/23 degrees but should have a profound effect on many of us.

This conjunction when in relation to those with their Sun in Virgo and in and around these degrees will note that they will be experiencing a trine to their Sun position.  The Sun has to do with our goals and aspirations and also connects with our life passage as well as our inner most selves.  Pluto and Saturn together can be quite tumultuous and can easily indicate some struggles with power and transformations taking place due to these initial stages of evolution.  The evolution in question on a personal basis would encapsulate our life’s path and the goals we set for ourselves.

Trines imply easy flow and opportunities in obtaining benefits and are considered a viable and positive influence although these energies may not be easy to handle.  The outcome over time should be favourable if the other planets in the birth chart agree.  It would be wise to review all the details of what it is that you may be trying to accomplish.  Being honest and forthright if others are involved would be the best approach; any underhanded approach may prove to be futile. 

Quite often Pluto speaks of an ending of sorts allowing the entry for what would be considered new growth of relevance which points us in the right direction.  Situations that have outgrown their usefulness may be subjected to critical analysis and then laid to rest or at the very least they would have to be reformulated in such a way that they would fit the path we are now evoking. 

Saturn tends to hold on to what is known and what feels safe and does not like change of direction.  It wants us to feel safe and secure and if after careful study decides to move in a different direction, it often rewards us with more stability and security that might otherwise not have been available prior to these changes.

The foundation may be starting to formulate, and we will have to make some adjustments to that which we are creating, but most often what we are putting in place now carries with it longevity and productivity that will enhance our continued growth.  Use the energies wisely and don’t miss any steps as insisted by Saturn.

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2019 MINI FORECAST - SUN IN VIRGO

(Part one)

Transiting Neptune has been between 14-18 degrees of Pisces all of 2019.  Those with their Sun sign in Virgo in and around these degrees will be having or have had the opposition from Neptune to their Sun.

Oppositions often suggest that there is an influence from others during this passage of Neptune to the Sun.  Depending on what houses are involved in you Astrology chart, others may be influencing your relationships especially with the marriage partner (7^th), your occupation and goals in life (MC/10^th house) or within the working environment and with co-workers (6^th) security matters or finances (2^nd house) the mystical side of life or occult matters (12^th and 8^th) and the list goes on.

When Neptune is making an impact in your life quite often there is a veil of uncertainty or cloudiness to life’s situations.  Things are unclear and unreliable, and the information coming through may be somewhat vague in its expression.  It is often wise to utilize the input of others during Neptune’s opposition to your sun; however make sure that you can trust these people, as in some cases some may be trying to misinform you as well.

You may have problems seeing people for who they are or your goals in life could be obscured.  Life’s direction seems unclear or vague under this influence and it is often best to wait until the cloudiness has dissipated somewhat.  If a relationship is involved, you may put the individual on a pedestal and later be disappointed when you get the real picture of them.

The Sun sometimes points towards the father or the more dominant parent, and you may not be seeing things clearly or you may have the wrong impression regarding him. 

Your insight under this aspect is often heightened and your intuitive perception may be clearer than normal, as long as you are not using your imagination.  The unconscious may provide you with information pertaining to these energies at hand and although things may be somewhat vague you may get some “guided” insight to help you along.

At times after the aspect begins to fade (due to the orb of influence separating as well as clearer insight), you may also experience inspirational activity related to the matters connected to the houses which are being highlighted in your personal chart.  Make sure you also look into the house placement and aspects to natal Neptune in your Astrology chart to get a better understanding of what areas of life are being affected.

We will continue our mini forecast on August 26, 2019.

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FORMULATING YOUR TRUE EXPRESSION

It is not about building personality, although this is often a by-product; it is about finding the appropriate outlet for self-expression.  We build our character as life passes and we are constantly building our own personal approach to life through life experiences.  These experiences do seem to create some personal identification, but this identification is also subject to change because of life’s constant stimuli through events. So it this actually your personal identity? 

Our personal vibration varies in different degrees throughout life’s lessons and growth.  As we develop as an individual, we gain insight, slowly fostering our personal expression.  We are building earthly character and challenging any limiting conditions as we mature into ourselves.  As a result, we go through periods of intense transformation.  These transformations can sometimes require us to change our direction completely.

As we progress, we get reminders of who we were and glimpses of who we are becoming on this earthly plain.  It is all a developing story and the real “us” slowly, continually emerges.  This true person that we allowing to come forth slowly surfaces although the connection has always been there.  We just did not see it.  Who we are is the most natural expression of self.  In reality, therefore, we do not have to look very far to find ourselves.

The ultimate person to be is the “real” you and anything that resides outside of that true personality will be released or challenged.  Any part of us that we do not agree with or do not resonate with is not part of who we truly are.  Anything that does not feel real or comfortable, we can release simply by not identifying with it.  If we do not like what we see then we do not identify with it.  Any trait that does not resonate with us is not part of us.  It is as easy as that!

To release any of these qualities, however, we first have to acknowledge that they exist and then in recognizing this, we are free to do with them what we please.  Challenging these personality quirks provides us with many alternatives.  Moving from one thing to the next is not a challenging event if we understand the concept of self-development and self-actualization.

We are the master of our own identity.  The only challenge we will meet is deciding what to keep or alter and what to expel. 

Take control of your expression to the world and allow your true identity to be....in the moment.

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THE SUN MOVES INTO VIRGO - AUGUST 23, 2019

As the transiting Sun moves from Leo, a fixed fire sign, to Virgo, a mutable earth sign, the whole idea of practicality comes into play.  Those with their Sun in this meticulous sign need to have all their cards in order before they move ahead with any of life’s plans.  As a matter of fact, these careful, analytical, duty oriented people need to have almost anything in order before they will plunge into action.

Virgoan individuals or those with a strong Virgo tendency in their natal chart are service oriented and known to be reliable, practical and well organized.  If the typical Virgo is not organized and their home or working conditions are in chaotic conditions, it is often a sign that life itself is not in order. 

These individuals are the perfectionists of the Zodiac, and they are able to spot all the little flaws that others could easily miss.

Virgo individuals make great organizers and are quite capable when it comes to any detailed work.  They make great clerical workers, planners and use their abilities of organization.  These individuals often display perfectionist abilities and set things in order with great precision.  Their attention to detail is second to none, and they are reliable and always ready to help.

Their attention to detail can also be found with health concerns or dietary implementation, as this is right up their alley.  It just comes natural to them, and in most cases, they pay close attention to all the little details and internal workings of the body.  They actually can become worry-warts and may need to learn how to lighten up a little when it comes to health issues.  They even have the potential to become obsessive in many areas of life if they leave themselves unchecked.

In general, they would love to help you organize your life or your office or even your closet.  They will take great pride in working to the best of their abilities and look for very little in return.  A good concise outcome to their efforts is of utmost importance.  Let them calculate, process and plan things out, and then sit back and watch them at work.

In relationships and with themselves, they tend to notice all the little flaws which is especially true with themselves.  If they look for things that are perfect, unfortunately not much will make this grade.  Once again, the typical Virgoan needs to lighten up and recognize that little in life is perfect and this is perfectly acceptable.  They can help themselves by paying close attention to the good things in their lives and just how magnificent life actually is.

Virgo individuals are service oriented and truly want to help.

Watch for our mini forecast for Virgo coming up on August 23, 2019.

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Baffled by Life?

We often cannot help but wonder why our world is under such chaos at times.  I have been asked many times, “Why would God allow these events to take place”. 

At times some matters seem relentless.  So many individuals are filled with sadness, hatred and confusion.  It seems that there is never a day that passes without some momentous event taking place somewhere in our world.

Many of the tragedies that occur involve individuals that seem to have no connection with the cause of the events taking place.

Violence evokes more violence and so the vicious circle of hate continues without resolution, without finding peace.

Why does ruthlessness come so easily to some who have a seemly total disregard to their fellow brothers and sisters?  Many justify their actions by calling them justice. 

If we humans can easily behave in such ruthless fashions, why then can we not easily behave in more peaceful fashions?  Should it not come easy as we all crave love and acceptance?

Why can we not live side by side in peace and align with our true purpose of love and compassion? 

If it is so easy to create havoc, surely it is just as easy to create harmony and balance.

Is it not possible to live in peace and offer one another the support, compassion and respect that are so desperately needed? 

Can we not find peaceful resolutions and common ground for all to share? 

Why does there have to be violence and vindictive behaviours? 

Peace begins with each one of us individually.  We are the starting point.  We can start within our own little circle.  Self, family and acquaintances are often where the battle grounds are initiated.  If we cannot be tolerant with our brothers and sisters, how will we ever learn to be loving and compassionate with strangers? 

Have we not evolved enough to initiate the beginnings of a peaceful race or is our need for power and control more important?

Why can we not celebrate our differences?  Accept that no one is the same as we are.  Isn’t that wonderful?

We are the same also however.  Love is the core of everyone.  Love holds no grudges and causes no intentional pain.  It comforts the suffering and satisfies the hungry.  It is boundless and ever present.  It shows no prejudice, eliminates no one and is committed to peace.

Love is not something that has to be worked on.  It naturally is.  Love resides within each of us and is available always.  Re-ignite the spark of love and be open to its flame.

Be one with the truth. Spread love through forgiveness, peace, tranquility, sensitivity and compassion.  It begins with you. You alone can bring this to the surface in your life, simply by being love.  It is yours to share.  Be the example of the change that is needed in our world.

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