Current Moon Activity:
New Moon - August 20, 2009 - 3:02am PDT - 27 Leo 32
Next Full Moon - September 4, 2009 - 9:03am PDT - 12 Pisces 15
Next New Moon - September 18, 2009 - 11:44am PDT - 25 Virgo 59
Hello everyone! I hope you are enjoying the summer season.
Happy New Moon in Leo!
My summer has been quite busy with travel, work and play. This includes doing Personal Astrology Readings in person and by phone, writing articles, presenting an exciting slide show about Astrology and the Planetary Cycles from now through to that now key date of December 21, 2012 – the end of the Mayan Calendar. I have learned that as exciting as that date is in terms of the birth of a ‘New World’ that it implies, what is at least as exciting and important are the major planetary cycles and powerful aspects that will occur prior to then. Many of these have already begun like the alignment of Pluto with the Galactic Center over the past few years. More recently, the very rare alignment of Jupiter, Chiron and Neptune in Aquarius has gained the attention of Astrologers all over the world. This aspect is still active and there are others like the exact Opposition Aspect of Saturn and Uranus that occurred on November 4th 2008… Pluto in Capricorn where it is currently hovering, so to speak at 0 degrees is another major factor coinciding with the economic and political shifts and changes. It is exciting to learn about and be a part of these events, convergence of paradigms, cosmologies and systems of Astrology. I have also been reading some exciting books on evolutionary psychology, spiritual awakening, Atlantis, Crop Circles and yes Astrology. Amidst all of this I am doing my best to take the time to have some fun in the sun. My partner Shari and I have more of the same planned for the next couple of months. Read all about it here on my Events Page.
Leo is the Zodiac Sign ruled by the Sun making this month’s Newsletter special indeed. The reason is quite simple; the Sun is the single most important factor in Astrology. Coming to understand the deeper spiritual realities of the Sun can prove to be deeply rewarding. This begins by cultivating a spiritual reverence for the sun, as opposed to simply regarding it as 'an object in the sky'. The Sun in our charts is one thing and the ancient notion that we are one with the Sun is even more mystical and exciting yet. Each is a reflection of the other. By way of a deeper appreciation of the central importance of the Sun in Astrology, I am among those Astrologers who has learned to connect to some of the magical, non-linear functions in our lives. One aspect of this is revealed in the Horoscopes which is based on the Solar chart wheel.
Leo, the sign of the Lion King brings with it fun, play, passion and drama. Leo is about personal power to co-create with life. Gold is its metal. Scarlet is its colour. Royal is its nature. Proud is its style. The parts of the body ruled by Leo are the heart and spine. In this respect, Leo can be considered a very spiritual sign if not the most as it represents creativity. “To Love the creator, love the creation; to be like the creator, create!” We can do this in many ways and there is a secret way that almost seems elementary and it is but it works and I like to refer to it as elementary magic. The heart and therefore the heart chakra –portal of the soul – is linked to Leo. From Leo we are reminded that life is a game. Yet we also learn that it takes courage to be alive. Leo is also the sign most closely associated with the ego. The pride of lions is legendary and it is apt that a family or group of lions is called a pride.
For most people summer is the favorite season of the year. There are exceptions of course. I personally like them all, almost equally. However, a day at the beach on a sunny day is sure hard to beat. This summer has been pretty hot and dry however. There have been a record amount of forest fires here in British Columbia. 700 on any given day was the figure reported in the newspapers. Sadly, many houses burned to the ground and people even died, children in fact. Kelowna was severely hit. So, before continuing I would quickly like to invite you to take a moment to send a prayer of compassion to all those who suffered so severely from these tragic events or to anyone else you desire to direct light and love and healing. To do so, simply imagine a heart to heart connection, feel the connection from one human being to another. Imagine for a brief moment the sadness sorrow and pain, without taking any of it on. Now send light love for 12 seconds to complete a fractal time round. Trust that blessings will be received by those who suffered losses and grief and by you as well. There is co-creative power in such intentions. The ancients probably knew this and we are remembering again. Every moment in heart connection is a reward in itself.
As usual, I have provided many links for you to explore and enjoy some further reaches of what a holistic approach to Astrology has to offer. You can also access the various areas of my website to learn more about Astrology in general and my services specifically by way of following the many internal links available, each of which will lead you to other articles and other useful information to make your experience and understanding more comprehensive. As a student and professional practitioner of Astrology, the holistic nature of reality has long been a subject dear to my heart. I am confident by following these links you will gain a greater appreciation of holism and how Astrology works and why it is so important to see us through our troubled times and how it can help you to live your life more consciously.
On a final note, every year since 2003 an email has been circulating saying that Mars will be very close to the Earth in August and will appear as big as the Full Moon and this event will not occur again for hundreds of years. Actually, Mars made its nearest approach to Earth back in 2003. Sorry if you missed it. (Read more here).
Thank you for being here. I hope you enjoy the articles that I have enjoyed writing for you. Please fell free to contact me by email and better yet set up an appointment for a personal reading. I will make every effort to sound your core nature and guide your future probabilities and possibilities from the standpoint of your destiny. If you live in any of the areas that I will be visiting over the next month, I hope to see you then.
Blessings!
For most people summer is the favorite season of the year. There are exceptions of course. I personally like them all, almost equally. However, a day at the beach on a sunny day is sure hard to beat. This summer has been pretty hot and dry however. There have been a record amount of forest fires here in British Columbia. 700 on any given day was the figure reported in the newspapers. Sadly, many houses burned to the ground and people even died, children in fact. Kelowna was severely hit. So, before continuing I would quickly like to invite you to take a moment to send a prayer of compassion to all those who suffered so severely from these tragic events or to anyone else you desire to direct light and love and healing. To do so, simply imagine a heart to heart connection, feel the connection from one human being to another. Imagine for a brief moment the sadness sorrow and pain, without taking any of it on. Now send light love for 12 seconds to complete a fractal time round. Trust that blessings will be received by those who suffered losses and grief and by you as well. There is co-creative power in such intentions. The ancients probably knew this and we are remembering again. Every moment in heart connection is a reward in itself.
As usual, I have provided many links for you to explore and enjoy some further reaches of what a holistic approach to Astrology has to offer. You can also access the various areas of my website to learn more about Astrology in general and my services specifically by way of following the many internal links available, each of which will lead you to other articles and other useful information to make your experience and understanding more comprehensive. As a student and professional practitioner of Astrology, the holistic nature of reality has long been a subject dear to my heart. I am confident by following these links you will gain a greater appreciation of holism and how Astrology works and why it is so important to see us through our troubled times and how it can help you to live your life more consciously.
On a final note, every year since 2003 an email has been circulating saying that Mars will be very close to the Earth in August and will appear as big as the Full Moon and this event will not occur again for hundreds of years. Actually, Mars made its nearest approach to Earth back in 2003. Sorry if you missed it. (Read more here).
Thank you for being here. I hope you enjoy the articles that I have enjoyed writing for you. Please fell free to contact me by email and better yet set up an appointment for a personal reading. I will make every effort to sound your core nature and guide your future probabilities and possibilities from the standpoint of your destiny. If you live in any of the areas that I will be visiting over the next month, I hope to see you then.
Blessings!
