The Next Few Months will be quite an experience for us all. The Astrological weather we may have already started experiencing will probably drive a few of us a little crazy. Hopefully this article will help everyone enjoy the process while our lives unfold even though at times it can be tough.
Mars just went retrograde on December 20th in Leo at 19 degrees. What does this mean for you? First understand that in Astronomy Mars Retrograde means that Mars will be the closer to Earth during this Retrograde period than it has been for the last two years. Mars only goes Retrograde every two years so it is important that we pay close attention to its influences. As with all Retrogrades the planet in retrograde does not truly go backwards but rather simply slows down. No planet really goes backwards, it only looks that way from our viewpoint on Earth. Since Mars is slowing down Earth will catch up to it and then pass by.
Now what this means Astrologically is that Mars energy will be at an ALL TIME HIGH!!!! For all the people who have NO IDEA what that means is MARS, is a symbol of ENERGY, PASSION, SEXUALITY, WAR, and basically anything physical. Mars pushes forward, rushes into things with full force and can be very forceful. Therefore while Mars is Retrograding it will make us feel as though we want to jump into things fast, and want to be aggressive and passionate at our goals. But during the retrograde it is advised that you make no big changes at this time. Because the Martian energy is so high it can make you jump before you really know what you are doing. People want to ACT, just for the sake of acting. DON’T ACT UNLESS YOU HAVE TO. The best way to handle this energy is to go inward instead of outward. Realize this is a cycle and you can not act before it is time or you will realize this later….if you are one of the one’s who act prematurely.
So what what Special days should you we look for?
The ”Shadow” period started for us all Oct 17th. What actions have you had on your mind starting at the end of October until now? The Retrograde will help you realize what areas in your life need a jump start and what areas show your need to slow.
Dec 18,19th ~ Here Mars it is at its slowest point and creates an energy as it is about to go Retrograde. This energy may be one of anxiety and bring our issues to the forefront.
The Mars Retrograde midpoint is especially a date to look out for. This date falls on Jan 29th. On this date we will experience a FULL MOON which brings emotions up to their highest point along with the energies of the Mars Retrograde Opposing the Sun (which is 180 degrees). When anything is opposing each other a conflict is created so that this something can be understood. With Mars and the Sun there is always a breakthrough of understanding.
March 10th Mars will finally Station Direct and things will resume as normal, now is the time to act on all those premature feelings of wanting to not be patient and act. You will now have some sort of knowing as to where you are physically heading now.
And Now if this Wasn’t Quite Enough ……..Jupiter and Neptune will finally make its last conjunction on Dec 21st.
We have been experiencing these 2 planets dance around one another since May this year. Jupiter expands anything it touches, and it does everything in a BIG WAY. Neptune is a spiritual planet, as well as an illusionary planet. I like to think of Neptune as a cloud it is so spiritual and imaginative it is not of this earth, but it also creates confusion and fog over what is real. So basically these 2 planets can make something small seem like something huge (like we have all seen with this Swine Flu propaganda). And it can also make something look like its going well when it is NOT (like our economy) people seen to think it’s been getting better yet more jobs are lost everyday. So throw these 2 planets in the mix with Mars Retrograde and we will probably think we are making the best decision in the way we want to act and rush into things. These 2 planets often give the “its wonderful, nothing can go wrong” attitude.
Here is the Do’s and Don’ts thing for Leo. Again feel free to comment, critisize…whatever is on your mind is what we want to hear……
Do take a Leo to a restaurant that has glass tables. This should ensure the your Leo does not get bored as long as they can look at themselves all night. During dinner make sure to tell your LEO how they are the best at everything they do.
Do not tell a Leo they are wrong about any random subject. If you do criticize or disagree with or question your Leo you will witness the wrath their EGO. Be advised that their Egos are bigger than most…perhaps as noticable as the Sun itself. A Leo person finds it difficult to adapt when life asks them to be flexible. Changing a Leo’s mind can be quite a task because they are a fixed sign in the zodiac.
Make sure tell your Leo that their inner and outer beauty is striking. This Royal sign loves flattery due to thier undeniable vanity. When it’s time for the dinner check to arrive allow the Leo to handle it however they wish. If they express a desire to pay don’t ever look twice at the dinner bill … they want you to know that money is not an object. Leo’s Love all the attention and dont like to share the spotlight, so let them take the lead. Don’t forget to let them tell you ALL about themselves during dinner, because that’s what they love talking about BEST. Leo’s love the best of the best and they expect to get treated that way. Something in the Leo make-up gives them the sense that they automatically deserve the best things in life. They inherently feel they deserve it and are are the most regal sign of the zodiac.
Do remember that Leos shine like the SUN, and they will brighten your day. Leo’s are generally LOYAL once they give their heart to anyone. Leo is ruled by the HEART.
Pensive…Detached..Emotionally Removed. Taking steps back to observe. Collecting Data; Understanding symbolism; Seeking truth from Science and Astrology…. Progressively becoming conscious of the simple idea that we are all One.
One piece of something greater. Something which repeats to infinity. Answering the call to use our vast ability to share energy with one another.
In knowing that we are One Communication becomes simplistic. A cell is to the human body what a person is to the Universe. This is why we are all INDISPUTABLY equal.
Intuition…Sensitivity… Absorbing every moment. Listening to human stories. Getting underneath the details to pull out exciting truths. Tuning into the subconscious. Fearless and honest when we are looking in as well as out. Embracing Passion, Idealism, Action, Activism, Culture, Beauty, Street Art, Revolution.
Becoming part of a society. Putting your finger on the pulse. Listening to the grass roots….Joining in to Big Picture Thinking.
Do tell an Aquarius that they are unique, progressive, independent, original and inventive. Do not admit (at least not initially) your fondness for anything mainstream. Although we may occasionally be drawn to a big blockbuster film or music record generally we like to be seen as “indie”. After an Aquarius already likes you feel free to admit the embarrassing stuff but you may want to try and appear “cutting-edge” at least for the first conversation. Do embrace the eccentric side of an Aquarius otherwise they will label you narrow-minded. Do not talk negatively about an Aquarian’s hopes, dreams or ideals this will make them feel like they very core of your relationship is damaged. Shared beliefs is key to any relationship with an Aquarian. Make sure to support the Humanitarian inside your ‘water-bearer’. We believe in change, love, equality and they do not mind being called idealistic when they express these beliefs to others. Do talk about sex with an Aquarius and talk during sex for that matter. They like to feel open, free and enjoy pushing the envelope. Last but not least Do Watch Out for the detached nature of those born in this sign. An an Aquarius loves the world as a whole but has trouble being fully attached to an individual.
Do not say anything harsh to a Cancer. They are very sensitive. If you hurt their feelings that soft, nice Cancer you thought you knew will disappear & their claws will come out instead. The way to a Cancer is their stomach so make them a nice meal or take them somewhere that has good authentic home cooking. Oh yeah…they LOVE SWEETS! Make sure you get them dessert everywhere you go and maybe pack some candy for the road.
Do stay in tune with a Cancer on a moment to moment basis so that you can read thier ever changing mood. Do not make jokes a a Cancer’s expense, personal vanity stops them from joking about themselves. Make sure you make an extra effort to comment on all the cute kids you pass and let them know how important family is to you soon. Cancer’s want security and comfort so make them feel like they can have this with you.
When conflicts do arrive don’t force a Cancer talk too about their feelings too soon. You should draw a Cancer out with finesse and kindness. They close up initially so DO give them some breathing room.
October 12th, 2009 4:30pm ~ Silence has just entered the room as a couple of friends wander out into this weird, gloomy Sunday weather. Moments ago, on the heels of the Mercury Retrograde, an Aries, a Sagittarius, a Capricorn and an Aquarius fumbled into an interesting conversation about purpose, choices, ability to achieve global change, the collective unconscious and free will. The Sagittarian sparked the discussion by posing the question of whether I personally make my choices based on logic or feelings. Not sure if this is very Aquarian of me but I generally go on feeling…no question. If “feelings” encompass instinct and intuition I feel tuning into those feelings give nearly psychic abilities. Wavering again I suppose that a “balanced” person combines both logic and feelings for optimal decision making results. I think all four players agreed that the choices which are made without the PAUSE of a decision process are the ones that cause the most disruption. We discussed divination systems such as Tarot and I-Ching and how they serve as this “Pause” at times. The Aquarian and the Sagittarian spoke of life like a series of choices…a path that frequently forks. The Aries is our at-home-Astrologer so she did not seem worried about the stars guiding her too much. Rather her theory is to simply watch them carefully…very carefully. The Capricorn describes life as a street and the self as a car. How fast you drive or how nice your engine is or how luxurious the interior/exterior is governed by your own choices. To the side of the road there are distractions that can get you lost at times but he believed that one way or another the end point is the same. He did finish by expressing his interest in gaining more knowledge about such things. My first thoughts were on how “Earthy” this Capricorn point of view was. Invoking an example set in reality, the road, the car, very tangible, material. He expressed his current state, “I’m driving a Lamborghini doing 90”…perhaps it is time to ‘stop and smell the flowers’….maybe?? These visuals remind me of reading “The 365 Tao” and stopping to imagine this Path, Road, Star Map…whatever one may call it…. So what is the deal with this path then? Destiny? Fate? Or is it Choice? Open Possibilities?
Coincidentally my sister was given a hand out from her Astrology Group called “Fate and Astrology-Some Ancient Insights” by Robert Hand. This article goes into definitions and translations of Fate and Destiny. The word fate is derived from the Latin ‘fatum’ which means “to say”, “to speak”, “predict”, “fortell”. The Latin word for Destiny is destino which means “establish, determine, resolve, devote, intend, to choose or elect”.
Perhaps something was lost in translation and it is not a question of one or the other when talking about free will and fate… TELL US WHAT YOU THINK PRETTY PLEASE!
What is a Saturn Return? And what Age does this happen?
A Saturn Return happens between 29-30 for everyone. When you went thru your’s I am sure 100% you knew “something” was going on. If you were not turned into astrology or conscious of what was happening, believe me I am still sure you felt it. No one can go thru a Saturn Return without feeling it.
A Saturn Return is the first real steps toward maturity. This is a time that reminds us even if we are unconscious of it of the time of the initial separation from your mother and the first stages of independence and being on your own. The first part of the Saturn Return makes a time of separation and definition of the quality of the emotional life. You feel as though you have to ACT, and sort things out and revise one’s own inner values. For some people it is a symbolic cutting off from the mother, but for some unfortunetly it is a “LITERAL” cutting off, from either a death or argument that makes them cut off their ties with their mother, nurturer or family.
Erin Sullivan Quotes in “Saturn In Transit” – There is a feeling of adventure coupled with a fear of loss that recalls the growth period from birth to three. When one begins to move away from the mother.
During this time people often ACT by impulse and with their intuition and they often make the right decisions. There is something about the Saturn Return that gives alot of energy to your ability to ACT and Make The Right Decision, just in the nick of time.
I know this is a special time in everyone’s life so I would love some “Feedback from You the Community” . People learn best, from a feeling that is provoked, and what provokes a feeling better than “Real Stories”
Below Community Stories will be posted as they come in………………….
