Full Moon January 19, 2011 - Special Edition

Current Moon Activity:
Full Moon - January 19, 29 Cancer 27, 1:21 pm PDT
Next New Moon - February 2, 6:31 pm PDT

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The first Full Moon of the year, the culmination of that powerful Solar Eclipse on January 4th is certainly delivering as promised. Already, we have seen a great deal of catastrophe and suffering in the world. This is certainly not good news, yet the point is made that outer events coincide with celestial factors and our intrinsic relationship with them. If you go back to what I wrote about it, you will recall that I mentioned that this eclipse and the others to follow this year have rather malevolent reputations. It is worth noting, that Bernadette Brady, an Australian Astrologer of some well earned acclaim in the world of Astrology, has noticed that this Eclipse Family (Saros Series), which I offered an introductory overview on in my Winter Solstice Lunar Eclipse Newsletter, has historically proven to be challenging for Australia. Given the massive flooding recently in Brisbane, it is fair to say that Mrs. Brady was right. While the current Full Moon is not itself an eclipse, it is the culmination of one and therefore brings with it added impact. The fact that it is a Full Moon in Cancer, the sign that the Moon rules and that it occurs at 29 Cancer 27, the last degree of the 30 in the sign, officially called an “Anaretic” degree, which is generally regarded as critical, offers its own measure of weight. Critical here does not necessarily mean bad, per se’, but it does mean that it has extra impact (See Chart).

Before I go on to shed more light on this important current focus, I wish to inform you that I have also written an article about the recent stir from academia regarding 13 Zodiac Signs verses 12 and shifted electro magnetic fields and how your sign is not what it used to be and other such confusions. Rather that try and fit it into the body of this newsletter, you can read more about it HERE.

Further, since Jupiter re-enters Aries on January 22nd (see Chart) I have also devoted some attention to it and you can read about it HERE.

But before you leave this page, I encourage you to read on to gain a more complete picture of eclipses, below. You can also read about the basic area and mode of influence from the Full Moon for each sign HERE. As for any questions regarding the tragedy of entire flocks and schools of animals suddenly dying…, I will venture that this is not a natural phenomenon and is rather the consequence of modern technology.

If you look into eclipses, which you can begin to do in my two most recent newsletters, you will discover that they are part of a series or family of eclipses. This means that every Solar Eclipse and its adjoining Lunar Eclipses are members of a different family from the next one. The rule applies in every case with the one exception of when there is a double Solar Eclipse in the same ‘eclipse season’. It is noteworthy that this will in fact be the case with the eclipse season starting on June 1st 2011. Then we will experience a Partial Solar Eclipse followed by a Total Lunar Eclipse 2 weeks later and then another Partial Solar Eclipse 2 weeks after that on July 1st. Otherwise, the repeat of each family occurs only every 18 years and a few months! So, the current Eclipse Family is called Saros Series 13 North (North because the series began at the North Pole) and the next eclipse season beginning in June will be Saros Series 13 South. I offer insight about what it means in my previous newsletter which you can link back to at the top of the page. The number is the same but the difference includes the fact that this series begins at the South Pole! I will write more about it over the coming months. Incidentally, there is actually a 3rd eclipse season this year and it begins on November 25 with yet another Partial Solar Eclipse followed by just one Lunar Eclipse, yet is again another Total Lunar Eclipse. Yes, this one is from yet another family called Saros Series 14 North.

The basic rule of thumb when it comes to understanding eclipses, eclipse seasons and the Saros Series is to look at the chart or the first eclipse in the series, which begins at either the North or South Poles. The next task it to look at the current eclipses. Looking to the relationship between both is yet another step that can be taken and there are others yet. Such studies however, rarely enter into common awareness because most people have no idea at all about the science of eclipses. It is not the domain of astronomers to be concerned with the influences of eclipses, which is where Astrologers come to the fore. However, good astronomy certainly does offer a precise and fascinating science of eclipses. In her book, “The Eagle and the Lark”, Bernadette Brady offers a good overview of this science and provides a solid foundation for how eclipses work in Astrology along with insights about their respective influences. But unless one’s world view (paradigm) incorporates an appreciation of the dynamic and intrinsic relationship we share individually and collectively, with nature and the cosmos, then it will go unobserved or appreciated. Such is the common issue when it comes to Astrology. Due to the materialistic basis of much of science currently, Astrology should not work, yet it does, thus controversies the likes of the supposed 13 constellation theory and the 12 signs of the Zodiac. Considering that the awareness of such influences offers us advantages such as making more informed choices, it is worth being more aware. So, I invite you to read my article above about the recent controversy about the constellations and the so-called 13 signs and so on…. In its brightest light, it is bringing attention to Astrology and may even give birth to new models and methods of Astrology. Yet, for that to occur, our entire paradigm will have to make the full step between the traditional mechanistic and the emerging holistic, which may currently be said to be in that precarious state of mid-stride.

On a final note, the next New Moon is in Aquarius occurring on February 2nd and it marks the official beginning of the Chinese New Year. The Chinese created their system of Astrology such that the New Year is a floating date corresponding to what amounts to be the New Moon in Aquarius each year which can occur as early as January 20 and as late as February 18. I look forward to telling you more all about it. Yes, there are many systems of Astrology, each founded on its own philosophy of life. All of them work and offer valuable insights and guidance when used proficiently, humbly and wisely. The notion that there is only one system and therefore all other must be wrong is a matter of fear-based and rigid belief dogmatism, a source of real evil in our world where tolerance at least and acceptance ideally of differences is the sign of love, respect and wisdom. Like the many cultures and languages on our planet, the rich diversity and complexity is its own blessing allowing for all the soul types and levels to fulfill their evolutionary needs and purposes.

Blessings!

New Moon in Capricorn - January 4, 2011

Current Moon Activity:
New Moon - January 4, 1:03 am PDT **Solar Eclipse
Next Full Moon - January 19, 1:21 pm PDT
Next New Moon - February 2, 6:31 pm PDT

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Happy New Year and Solar Eclipse New Moon as well!

In the last newsletter – Special Edition for the Winter Solstice Lunar Eclipse – I highlighted the fact that 2011 – a Universal 4 Year - promises a lot of very dynamic planetary activity. I also provided some guidelines on how to better understand eclipses in general. The fact that there was a Total Lunar Eclipse on the day of the Natural New Year for the northern hemisphere is the first indication of something extraordinary. Now, the first New Moon of the year hosts a Solar Eclipse and an exact conjunction between Jupiter and Uranus. These are powerful sign posts indeed of the pace of things to come this year. The line-up of extraordinary activity is exciting yet the excitement it brings may not always be what we want. 2011 will be one of those years when the capacity to adapt to big changes occurring both in the natural world and in society in general will prove extra important for many people. This is where conscious free will and making wise use of the energies at play come to the fore and is what good Astrology is all about.

This newsletter will also serve as the introduction for the Horoscope for the year 2011 which you can access HERE.

P.S. There are 1 or even 2 other Zodiac Signs that any person can read to gain added layers of insight. To decipher this you will have to know your birth time quite close to exact.
Please Note: While knowing your time of birth certainly does sharpen the focus when getting an Astrology Reading, it is not absolutely required, at least not with me. (Read More).

One more thing, there is still time to participate in my upcoming webinar starting on January 5 – "Learn to Live In-Tune with the Sun and Moon; How to Effectively Use an Astrology Calendar." No experience with Astrology is necessary – this course will provide a solid foundation for more studies or may be all you ever want and need. In four 90-minute classes online you will be in on making use of this ancient yet still current language of the soul. Learn more HERE.

Major Planets & Lunar Nodes Entering New Signs

There are 17 especially important Astrological events this year with 5 major planets entering new signs this year. Jupiter in Aries (January 22), Uranus in Aries (March 11), Neptune in Pisces (April 4), Lunar North Node in Sagittarius (February 13) and Chiron in Pisces (February 9). That makes 5 major sign changes of the social and far planets and all by April 5 – that’s a lot! One of the many techniques in Astrology is to cast a chart for the exact moment a planet enters a new sign. This key moment in time offers insights about the themes associated with the entire cycle of the planet through the sign. This can also apply to the Lunar Nodes, asteroids and so on….

Here is a quick list of especially important planetary activity scheduled for 2011:
(*All times listed for Pacific Time & listed in order by date)

1. Jupiter conjunct Uranus at 27 Pisces - January 4 - 4:52 am (Read More)
2. Jupiter enters Aries – January 22 – 9:11 am
3. Chiron Enters Pisces – Feb 8 – 11:57 am
4. Lunar Nodes Enter Sagittarius (North Node) and Gemini – February 13 (Read More)
5. Jupiter Square Pluto at 7 Aries – February 25 – 12:29 pm (see Chart)
6. Uranus enters Aries - March 11 – 4:52 pm
7. Jupiter Opposition Saturn at 7 Aries & 7 Libra – March 28 - 2:56 pm (Read More)
8. Neptune enters Pisces – April 4 – 6:36 am (Read More)
9. Mars Opposition Saturn at 12 Aries & 12 Libra – April 18 – 9:02 am (see Chart)
10. Mars Conjunct Jupiter at 22 Aries – April 30 – 9:26 pm (see Chart)
11. Solar Eclipse at 11 Gemini – June 1 - 2:03 pm (see Chart)
12. Jupiter Enters Taurus – June 4 2011 – 6:56 am
13. Lunar Eclipse at 24 Sagittarius 23 – June 15 – 1:14 pm (see Chart)
14. Jupiter Trine Pluto at 5 Taurus & 5 Capricorn – July 7 – 6:53 am (see Chart)
15. Solar Eclipse at 9 Cancer 12 – July 1 - 1:54 am (see Chart)
16. Mars Square Jupiter at 8 Leo & 8 Taurus– October 2 – 10:21 pm
17. Jupiter (Rx) Trine Pluto at 5 Taurus & 5 Capricorn – October 28 – 9:46 am (see Chart)

Solar Eclipse - January 4, 2011 – (see chart). This important event for the year is at the root of some big energies and movements, especially in regards to social and economic realities. This could go either way - boom or bust but it could go both ways as well, for some. Our world is fast approaching a time when things must and will change in a big way and rather suddenly. Many beleive this will occur due to natural forces, cataclysmic activity. The is especially true among Mayan Astrologers. The focus of Western Astrology includes these yet leans more to social, cultural, political, ecomonmic dynamics. The signs of our times and those in the charts suggest that the challenge of our times is to bring governments into responsible action based on the majority verses the more powerful minority. This has ever been, and continues to be a major issue. There is evidence in the world of two extremes of leadership - that which is truly representative and that which is exclusive and corrupt. We have seen plenty of the latter in North America for many years now. However, there is also a lot of good too. It is not so much about who is black and who white in their intentions and actions, it is also about the fact that we collectively are moving and changing at rates and in ways that transcends any person or group, though some are certainly large. The deeper themes of this Solar eclipse tell us something about what is in store for the year in terms of major trends and themes which we can see unfold in the world news.

The root theme of this Solar Eclipse - Saros Series 13 North speaks of big ambitions which are at best creative and at worst filled with pride and arrogance. (See Saros Series 13 North Root Chart). It is the Leo factor in the chart that tells this story. Mercury and Venus are both in Leo and this can be indicative of art and creative self expression. Yet, because Venus is so close to the Sun, the soft and sweet side of Venus is heated and dried, so to speak. Venus close to the Sun is not traditionally considered a good aspect, but there are exceptions. Mercury conjunct the North Node suggests that new creative leadership, at best will come to the fore. At worst, pride will assert itself. Interestingly, Pluto is in Capricorn in this chart and Saturn is in Libra, just as they both are now. At best this implies deep commitments to making some major changes that stand to be good for us all. It is the renovation process that is not always so pleasant. Again, it is ever a question of attitude and choice. It should also be stated that although this root chart does have its influence, the current chart of the eclipses happening now does as well. For the positive effects to occur, people will have to make more of an effort to create a group voice. Fortunately, we see just this sort of thing happening thanks to the internet. Given the overall planet activity, I am confident that we will experience an explosion of added interest and activity with the internet and web 3.0 All the planets in Cardinal Signs - the signs of intiative, new beginnings and action will synchronize with this acceleration. In this respect, it is possible tha tthe economy could get better, not worse.

Planets in Cardinal Signs

The line-up of planets in Cardinal Signs include Pluto in Capricorn, Uranus soon to be in Aries, Saturn in Libra and Jupiter will soon also enter Aries. This factor alone is indicative of a year of major activity, all other factors aside!

Considering that there will be many instances over the course of the year, the first 5 months especially, when the minor planets – Sun to Mars will also be in Cardinal Signs. For example in the chart for Neptune entering its own Sign of Pisces we see 6 planets in cardinal Aries! This suggests that the evolutionary themes suggested by Neptune in Pisces will have a much accelerated power pack present to push those themes ahead quickly and in a pioneering and assertive (Aries) manner. At best, we will see a new kind of spirituality sweeping the world – one that is more mystical, accepting and compassionate as well. Could this be the beginning of the end of wars fought in the name of religion and God? Let us pray it is so.

So, 2011 is here and we can expect plenty of movement and change – a very progressive pace indeed. Jupiter and Saturn are considered the ‘Social Planets’ in that they are symbolic of social cycles and themes. They form a conjunction about every 20 years. With both in Cardinal Signs and due to the fact that Jupiter will form an Opposition Aspect to Saturn (March 28), we should see a steady rise in intensity and pace of life already over the course of the winter season and particularly throughout spring . This is especially so since Jupiter in Aries will form a Square Aspect to Pluto on February 25th (see Chart). Jupiter in Opposition to Saturn, especially in Cardinal Signs is also very dynamic illustrative of a tug of war between expansion (Jupiter)and contraction (Saturn). With luck we will strike the balance as the increase and acceleration of the enchange of information (Jupiter in Aries) is contained within our commitment to establishing the foundations of a more sane, equitable, cooperative and just civilization. (Saturn in Libra)

We do live in interesting times so let’s make the most of it!

Your Horoscope for the Year will give you some insights to help you do just that.