New Moon in Aquarius, Feb. 13. Chinese New Year, Feb. 14 ~ The year of the (Metal) Tiger!
~ Take time to really think, then write down your goals and visions for 2010. Leave the door open for the Universe to provide for you in divine and perfect ways :)

New Moons are times of new beginnings, planting seeds, and setting intentions. This month the Sun, Moon, Chiron, and Neptune all conjunct Neptune’s discovery degree. The planet Neptune was discovered on September 23, 1846 at 25 degrees of Aquarius. The call for compassionate service, understanding, and unity becomes even more important. Mythologist Joseph Campbell said “Survival is the second law of life, the first is we are all one”. Let us invite the healing dance between Chiron and Neptune into our medicine bundle.

This New Moon, along with Chiron and Neptune, all activate the U.S. Moon in the Sibly chart. For many, the ideal of the American dream seems to be eroding or more elusive than ever. With the alarming rise in home foreclosures, inaccessibility to health care and the current credit crisis, the once held ideal and value of the American dream has turned into a nightmare. The New Moon is in opposition to Obama’s natal Uranus at 25 degrees of Leo! This clearly suggests that President Obama needs to make a radical shift with many of his current policies. The progressive wing of the Democratic party feels abandoned and betrayed by his promise to bring real change to Washington. His aloofness and detachment (Aquarius) in the health care debate left many in a
state of shock and disillusionment.

The degree for this New Moon from Zodiacal Symbology reads: Three fires blazing above three triangular hills, a cross sword floating above. Denotes one of mystic and reformative leanings who may be impressed by invisible forces for certain work on earth, but who may not be conscious of the part he is called to play. Venus conjuncts Jupiter in Pisces from the 14-16th (Valentine’s Day) offering blessings from the love goddess. A most favorable time for expanding social circles, spiritual pursuits, and financial generosity. Faith and trust brings fulfilling relationships. It’s a good time to make amends with someone you love.

Mars retrograde since December 20, 2009, goes direct (forward) on March 10, 2010. Mars turns retrograde only once about every two years. The Mars retrograde cycle is symbolic of the warrior laying down his sword in order to re-group before the next battle. In Mars retrograde we tend to think about ways of acting rather than pushing forward. Personal concerns and issues are always on a slow-burn during Mars retrograde periods. As Mars moves direct the warrior picks up his sword with a renewed sense of confidence and courage. Facing things direct and head on rather than through deflection becomes his new battle strategy. With Obama’s Sun in Leo and Mars moving direct, we hope he will regain a new sense of courage and act like a lion not a lamb!


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New Moon Solar Eclipse at 25 degrees Capricorn, January 15, 2010

New Moons are times of new beginnings, planting new seeds, and setting intentions. This is one of the more powerful lunations for the New Year as a partial Solar Eclipse. In general, eclipses are a New Moon or Full Moon on steroids and always carry an extra punch! Eclipses are like “Wild Cards” in the deck of life often signaling endings and new beginnings. More importantly they are harbingers of illumination and new revelations.

With the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Pluto, and the north node in Capricorn, this is a most favorable time to solidify new opportunities with our career and business plans. Capricorn is a sign of ascension, as it wants to scale mountains and reach the summit of life. This New Moon conjuncts Venus, helping us take responsibility and value commitment within our important relationships. Venus in Capricorn always demands respect! The last solar eclipse at this degree was back in January of 1991! What was going on in your life then? What’s happening in your life now?

One of the mythic archetypes for Capricorn is the myth of Hephaestus. He was the unloved and unwanted son of Zeus and Hera. Because he was born disfigured with a clubfoot they threw him off Olympus to die. He was adopted and raised by two sea nymphs, Thetis and Eurynome who nurtured him for nine years but still felt his rejection and woundedness keenly. Hephaestus learned to be a craftsman making beautiful jewelry for his adoptive parents. He also built the palaces for the Olympians, created Zeus’s thunderbolts, and built the winged chariot for Apollo, God of the sun. Hephaestus became the great artisan of the Olympians. The myth of Hephaestus is symbolic of the wounded artist archetype.

The Sabian Symbol for this New Moon at 26 Capricorn reads: A nature spirit dancing in the iridescent mist of a waterfall. Keynote: The ability to perceive the hidden and creative spirit of natural phenomena. Mercury begins to move forward on the 15th and conjuncts Pluto. It’s time to move ahead with new ideas and plans that were on the back burner. Never underestimate the power of words! Crystallized thinking brings results. Mercury crosses its shadow point on February 3-4 at 21 degrees of Capricorn.

Fiery Mars is retrograde until March 10 when he moves forward in motion and stays in Leo until June 6. Mars retrograde is not the best time to initiate new projects or take definitive action. This is a good time to re-ignite our creative fires through confident resolve. Find the courage within to allow you to become immersed in a slow burn of creative incubation. Mars retrograde conjuncts President Obama’s descendant as he meets with stiff opposition from many sources. When Mars moves into Virgo on June 7th, he can gain strength and get his Mojo back!


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New Moons are times of new beginnings, planting seeds and setting intentions. The Moon in Scorpio is related with all things deep, dark and mysterious. Scorpio is the sign of birth, death and renewal. This is one of the best New Moon’s to work on deep emotional healing by learning to release and let go of old attachments that no longer serve our needs. Repeat this affirmation: I will no longer serve that which does not serve me. This is not self-aggrandizement, not narcissism, it is service to the soul.

The Moon in Scorpio is sort of like going on a blind date only to discover that your partner is Ereskigal, the ancient Sumerian goddess of darkness and the underworld. It was a goddess, not a god who ruled the underworld. Ereskigal is a much earlier form of Pluto. It is Ereskigal (Pluto) who strips us bare to the bone and of everything which has given us an identity is taken away, and leaves us for dead. It was Carl Jung who said “We discover what truly supports us when that which we thought supported us is taken away. We find out there is a part of us still there, a part that is indestructible and eternal.

Healing rituals with the Moon in Scorpio are about working in the dark. The wounded animal withdrawals into the stillness of the dark empty cave in order to heal itself. Likewise, the psyche (soul) requires that we go down into the depths of the unconscious
in order to heal the soul. The invisible world would like to help, but spiritual etiquette requires that we ask first! Only then do the god and goddesses know where asking for help is through ritual, ceremony and intention. That which isn’t ritualized becomes literalized.

The Sabian symbol for the New Moon reads: An X-RAY PHOTOGRAPH. Keynote: The capacity to acquire knowledge of the structural factors in all existence. Saturn in Libra squares Pluto in Capricorn on the 15th. Shake, Rattle and Roll! One
positive way we can work with this dynamic aspect is by clearing out the clutter in our life. This is a favorable time to clean out the closets, basement, attic or the garage. Let go of the unessential and what’s no longer needed or useful. Some important
structures in our work or relationships will be put to the test. Too many demands from our partner or others could prove to be contentious at this time. Compromise is the operative word for Libra, not peace at any price.

Both Saturn and Pluto are also in aspect to the U.S.Venus (Cancer) in the Sibily chart, indicating a slow, steady, but cautious growth on the economic front. This signature also suggests intense diplomatic efforts in regulating our financial markets and
institutions. Progressed Venus in Aries conjunct Chiron in the Sibily chart in the 4th house. The housing and mortgage crisis continues to be a deep wound on the national psyche. Tens of thousands of families continue to feel abandoned and betrayed by their banks and financial lenders. Like Chiron who was well adept at the art of survival skills, so to will thousands of American families facing mortgage foreclosures and bankruptcies.


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New Moons are times of new beginnings, planting new seeds and setting of intentions.

With the Sun, Moon, Mercury and Venus in Libra this is one of the most favorable times to look at our relationships with others through objective eyes. The question we need to ask is, do we attract relationships in our lives that are vital and sustain us? or do we attract others into our lives that wound and devitalize us? Like the country singer Kenny Rodgers says, You have to know when to hold them and when to fold them.

This is a powerful time to examine our relationship with ourselves. If we cannot love ourselves, value ourselves, certainly were not going to truly relate to another, understand their needs and love them. Libra needs to understand that self-love, self worth is something thats internally generated and we dont need to be dependent onfinding the significant other for personal fulfillment and happiness. Chinese proverb says He who looks to others for fulfillment, will never be fulfilled.
With Libra there is a tendency of over identification with looking for someone or something outside of us to fulfill their most essential core needs.

The degree for the New Moon from Zodiacal symbology reads: A woman naked standing on a crescent moon, the stars glittering behind her in a sky of blue. Denotes an attractive person who is in danger of being held in the chains of sense and at the will of others. His nature is impulsive and artistic, restless and pleasure loving. His desires are strong and a very sensuous love of earth life. It is a symbol of Vacillation.

The astrological glyph for Libra represents the setting sun. The ancients thought it was an altar to the gods of light. Sunset is a sacred time to our people as the Elders tell us that when the sky begins to turn orange (sunset) this is when the doors to the spirit world are open. The veil between the two worlds are at their thinnest. This is when we begin the fire for the sacred sweat lodge ceremony and offer our prayers to the creator and our ancestors. Libra corresponds to the west point on the Medicine Wheel and is called the looks within place a point of reflection and healing.
The animal totem for the west point on the wheel is the Grizzly Bear who retreats into the darkness of its cave to renew and heal itself. The bear in most native cultures isoften associated with healing.

Mars enters Leo on the 16th and stays there until June 2010 because of its retrograde cycle beginning on December 20,2009. The warrior (Mars) bows before the King (Leo) and offers a new strategy of attack. Mars retrograde in any fire sign suggests a Slow Burn!


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New Moon in VIRGO ~ Courtesy of Skybear Astrology
By Larry Williamson
New Moons are times of new beginnings, planting new seeds and setting intentions. The New Moon in Virgo will focus on issues related with health, healing, service and preparation. This New Moon makes a close conjunction to Saturn in Virgo. Its never too late to pay homage to the virgin goddesses.

The woman who is virgin, one-in-herself, does what she does, not because of any desire to please, to be liked or approved, to catch his interest or love, but because what she does is true. She is what she is, because that is what she is. Virginity is a process of being true to oneself, and if one has not been true than virginity is renewable. Its never too late to become a virgin!

Woman can renew their virginity, intactness and integrity through the rites of Aphrodite, where she would annually renew her virginity by bathing, cleansing and purifying herself by the sea. The value placed upon virginity is a mans idea, and thats how men and the patriarchy controlled woman. As if virginity was a wonderful thing in the first place.

The degree for the New Moon from Zodiacal Symbology reads: An antique temple of the muses built on a rock, over which flows an enchanting fall of clear sparking water. Denotes one who would seek the ideal in all things, even amidst war and destruction. One of a strange, happy, though wise philosophy of thought. It is a symbol of cultivation.

This is the best New Moon to take greater responsibility for our health physically, emotionally and spiritually. Its time to get serious about dietary changes, exercise routines and addressing medical issues weve been either denying, or putting off. Saturn is about commitment and Virgo represents the body. This is the right time to deal with our inner critic and attachment to perfectionism. Theres an indigenous saying that goes, is the good, true and beautiful in my nature as strong as the whispers of my demons and monsters? We must answer yes to that on a daily basis.

This New Moon will energize the third of five oppositions on September 15th between Saturn and Uranus. These cycles often coincide to political, social and economic changes. The last opposition cycle was in the mid-1960s when the Civil rights movement, Vietnam War, Anti-War protests and the emergence of the Hippie revolution took center stage. Those with late degrees of mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces) will feel it most intensely. Mercury, the ruler of Virgo squares Pluto on the 17th, suggesting that knowledge is power! Small issues can take on great importance. Your mind can probe beneath the surface. Secrets will be revealed.


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New Moons are times of new beginnings, planting seeds and setting intentions. Leo has rulership over the heart, spine and blood. This New Moon awakens our spirit and courage to listen to our hearts. The word courage comes from the Latin word for the heart, Cor, which literally means to take heart. In the words of mythologist Joseph Campbell Follow your Bliss or heart. Leo is associated with creativity, self-expression, love and romance. Like all fire signs Leo enjoys having lots of fun, laughter and a good time.

Since Leo is ruled by the Sun they need to shine, to show off and most of all they need to feel special. This is one of the best New Moons to look for love and romance. However, its important that you set intentions to which you love and how you want to be loved? We need to bless those who challenge us to love more fully, for they are great teachers who show us when we are open hearted or close hearted. The Sufis tell us the greatest remorse we can ever experience is love unexpressed. When you keep your heart locked, closed, over protected, you can never free yourself from the cocoon and enjoy the freedom of the butterfly.

My favorite Solar myths for the Leo archetype are the Arthurian Grail legends, which are essentially stories of wounding and healing. The story of Parsifal and the wounded king who is wounded in the groin (this is before viagra) and the kingdom becomes barren and nothing is allowed to grow. Its not until Parsifal (inner fool) goes on a quest to discover a magical vessel of healing and plenty- the Grail. The king is not a king, who has been injured and recovering, he is the wounded king. This is an identity of loss and disempowerment.

The healing finally takes place through the asking of a question, which sets into motion not only the healing of the king, but also the land. The quest for the grail is really about a quest for healing, renewal and recovery. In the words of the coyote trickster astrologer Caroline Casey, at the heart of all great cultures is the heroic task to restore the healing waters of life. Remember, that a myth is something that never happened, but is always happening!

This New Moon illuminates the opposition to the triple conjunction between Jupiter, Chiron and Neptune in Aquarius. We are called on to open our hearts to serve others rather than just ourselves through cooperative, community and collective participation. To exercise our personal will (Leo) for the good of others and the world (Aquarius). This New Moon is the fourth of five Crisis Moons this year, when the Moon is at its (perigee) closest to the earth. The degree for this New Moon from Zodiacal Symbology reads: A stream of oil falling from mid-air upon the troubled waters beneath. Denotes one with a peculiar magnetic aura enables him to bring quarreling units to a peaceful union. It is a symbol of Conciliation.


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New Moons are timesof new beginnings. They’re excellent for puttingyour intentions out there to the Universe. This New Moon, in the sign of CANCER ~ Family, domestic issues, the home, and real estate concerns ~ is super charged with powerful energy!! So get out your pens and make the manifestation List of your dreams!!

The Solar Eclipse tonightin Cancer follows a new series of Eclipsesin thethe signs of CANCER & CAPRICORN andwill also affect ARIES & LIBRA (The Cardinal Signs). Remember, if your Moon or Ascendant/Rising Sign is one of the above, you will experience these vibrations too! Eclipse energy is felt for a approximately 2 years. The power of this series started back in April.

Eclipses can bring many things but most of all they necessitate change! Usually that change occurs around the residence (moving), relationships, and bringing hidden things into the light. If you’re one of the above 4 signs, you’re beginning anew in one or all of these areas. The more willing you are to make alterations where necessary, the less adversity you’ll experience, and the more success you will have with your new endeavors!!

For a more detailed look at Eclipses, re-read my previous article on the Full Moon Eclipse in Capricorn.

Don’t forget to think big and utilize this energy to your advantage!!

Kerry Fezza 2009


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By Larry Williamson ~ Skybear Astrology

New Moons are times of new beginnings, planting new seeds and of setting intentions. We are all familiar with the sign Cancer associated with the crab. However, my premise is that many of the attributes and meaning of the signs come from smaller star groups that surround the major constellations of the zodiac. Therefore, the meaning for the sign Cancer actually derives from the bear. Directly below the constellation of the crab is the constellation Ursa Major, the Great Bear.

The qualities and principles associated with Cancer such as nurturing, mothering and care taking comes from characteristics of the bear rather than the crab? Consider how the bear is about protection, nesting, maternal and loves food. Once again, the point I want to drive home is to understand that the meaning of the signs in the zodiac are influenced by other star groups and constellations near the region of the major constellations of the zodiac.

This New Moon is the second Crisis Moon of 2009 and the most powerful occurring so close to the Summer Solstice. The Crisis Moon is when the Moon is near its perigee (closest to earth) emotional and domestic issues become more intensified especially with the Moon in its own sign, Cancer. Its not uncommon for those with the sign Cancer, the Moon, or 4th house strongly activated in their charts to be susceptible to Lunar Burnout! This is a form of a breakdown that happens when youre called on to nurture others too much, for too long and youre not doing enough to nurture and care for yourself. People who suppress or refuse to honor their own essential core needs, and subordinate their needs for the needs of others, are those who wind up emotionally burned out (Moon). Cancers never know when to cut the cord and stop trying to nurture the world.

Cancer is a sign related to emotional memory. Cancers often think about the hurt or wounds of the past, rather than focusing on the joy of recovery. Holding on and clinging to the past is Cancers way of staying stuck in the womb, of self-preservation. The Sabian Symbol for the New Moon reads: A MAN ON A MAGIC CARPET HOVERING OVER A LARGE AREA OF LAND. Keynote: The ability to expand ones consciousness by stabilizing ones point of view at a higher level.
This is one of the best New Moons to work on home improvements or repairs. We can simply enhance our home life by spending quality time with family members and those we love. This is a favorable time to let go of old defensive mechanisms that could be detrimental to your emotional well-being and relationships with others. Learn to let go of old attachments and codependency that no longer serve you. Cancer is the sign of the home and family and unless you have a home that heals your spirit you will never heal!


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New Moon in Gemini ~ May 24, 2009

New Moons are times of planting new seeds, new beginnings, and setting intentions. The Moon is what nurtures and feeds us. The New Moon in Gemini nourishes us through mental curiosity, reading, writing, learning new information, and making connections. Mercury/Hermes ruler of Gemini is the messenger of the gods, and was the only god to travel between two worlds. He was also the protector of travelers and athletes. Geminis often feel like they travel between two worlds.

Mercury retrograde in Taurus helps to calm the mind from incessant chatter and frivolous gossip. Mercury moves forward (direct) on the 30th and re-enters Gemini on June 14th. Mercury/Hermes always carries a healing rod, the caduceus that reminds us of the healing and wounding powers of our words. Chose what you wish to communicate consciously and dont become mired in toxic verbal sparring or abuse towards others.

The triple conjunction between Jupiter, Neptune and Chiron in Aquarius reflect the lines of communication are open to new truths, dreams and generous healing spirit. The last triple conjunction between these bodies was back in 1945 in Libra. Social change, reform, equal rights, and justice for all echo today the Aquarian ideal of cooperation, altruistic and humanitarian values. The expansive influence of Jupiter with Chiron can become a powerful aide to the healing process, while Neptune yearns for the ideal social setting by participating in groups, community and collective cooperation.

The Sabian symbol for the triple conjunction at 26 degrees 26 minutes of Aquarius reads: AN ANCIENT POTTERY BOWL FILLED WITH FRESH VIOLETS. The importance of traditional skills and artistic values deeply rooted in instinctive feelings. Violets have often been a symbol of modesty and humility. What I find interesting is this conjunction is conjunct Neptunes discovery degree at 26 degrees of Aquarius! Neptune was first discovered on September 23, 1846 as America was undergoing radical social changes. The Mormons arrived in Salt Lake City, waves of Irish immigrants came to this country, the poets Thoreau, Emerson and Whitman came into prominence, and the Mexican War broke out. Come one full Neptune return cycle later and we have trouble with immigration and the Mexican border. Transiting Jupiter, Chiron and Neptune all conjunct the Moon in the Sibily chart (USA) and will have a dramatic effect on the American psyche and collective mood of the country. In the words of Richard Bach from his book Illusions Rarely do members of ones true family share the same roof! Indeed, sometimes our true family is our friends, group, tribal or collective family.

Saturn goes direct in motion on May 16th. We can now move forward with our projects and plans that have been on the back burner. Good time to build bridges so that inner plans find ways for outer expression. If you had been feeling stuck in a rut since February you can gain new traction now and plow ahead with authority.


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New Moon in Taurus, April 24, 2009

New Moons are times of new beginnings, planting new seeds and setting of intentions. This New Moon represents our connection with Mother Earth. This Month with the Sun, Moon, Mercury all in Taurus along with Saturn in Virgo and Pluto in Capricorn (earth signs) sets off the emergency alarm for green consciousness. Since Taurus is one of the oldest signs in the Zodiac it has a long affinity with the Earth, agriculture, land, nature and the environment.

The animal totem for Taurus is the Bull as the bull use to plow the fields to cultivate the land for the crops to grow. The glyph for Taurus symbolizes the head of the bull, the crescent moon on top of the circle (spirit). However, from a much older tradition the glyph for Taurus represents the fallopian tubes and the womb. This reaffirms Taurus as a sign associated with fertility and abundance.

This New Moon asks us to reflect on what gives us pleasure and what makes us feel rich or content. Anything that enchants and indulges the senses is a source of pleasure to Taurus. In fact, Taureans are never happier than when putting physical form into beauty. With Venus (creativity) as ruler of Taurus we find many in the creative arts such as pottery, sculpture, interior design or music. Many of these people find a deep sense of relaxation in just doing. Taurus rules not only our relationship with nature, but also with the physical body. Taurus is the most physical of all the signs and craves the need to touch, hold, hug and feel, including finding pleasure with your own body.

Taurus is a sign related to money and material resources. The reason why Taurus is associated with money and wealth is in ancient times the more cattle (bulls) you owned was a measure of your wealth. This is one of the best New Moons to focus on personal finances and material resources. Set financial goals that are practical and down to earth. Commit yourself to a budget and long term financial planning. Saturn in Virgo can help to repair our financial spending habits with discipline and responsibility. You may surprise yourself what can be generated by Strategic plans and become more conscious about frivolous spending.

Pluto made its station on April 4, 2009 and we have witnessed a dramatic increase in violent acts and mass murders. Pluto stations exude tremendous power and eruption. The first World Trade Center bombing in 1993 and the Oklahoma City bombing took place during a Pluto station. The horrific news from Binghamton New York where a crazed gunman senselessly killed 13 people.In Pittsburgh a young budding white supremacist shoots and kills 3 policemen because he feared Obama was going to take his guns away. Pluto does rule paranoia! The following day in Tacoma, Washington a man kills his five children then himself because his wife was going to leave him for another man. Eruptions from the underworld indeed!


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New Moons are times of New Beginnings. That’s especially true for this New Moon in Aries. Please visit Skybear Astrology under my LINKS and click on Astro Alerts for an in depth New Moon Report!
It’s an excellent time to make a ‘Wish List’ ~ write down exactly what you would like to accomplish this month or even this year ~ be specific!! Why not make one for Love, and one for Money/Career, and one for Family, Friends ~ whatever it is that you would like to manifest!

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Peace and Prosperity,

Kerry:)


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by Kerry Fezza 2009

New Moons (every 4 weeks) usher in new beginnings. Between the New & Full Moon is an excellent time to start things you want to manifest over the long run. This is an especially powerful New Moon as it is tied into a Solar Eclipse! It also has the added benefit of eclipsing Jupiter ~ planet of luck, abundance, enthusiasm, good will, philanthropy, spirituality, and optimism. This Eclipse is taking place in the ign of Aquarius which rules groups, friendships, humanity, hopes, goals, and wishes. Its associated with the collective spirit and favors unconventionality, new age thinking, enlightenment, and sometimes the unusual or even the bizarre. Aquarius would rule Government and UFOs, so combine that with expansive Jupiter and it will be interesting to see what happens!!!

Eclipses energize & influence a group of Signs. This Eclipse is affecting the fixed signs - Aquarius, Leo, Taurus, and Scorpio just like the Eclipses in August last summer. If you have your Moon and/or Ascendant in any of these signs, you’ll feel the energy too. Look at what part of your chart these signs rule and expect activity in these areas.

Eclipses necessitate change, usually around the residence (moving) and relationships,and are known for bringing hidden things into the light. Unfortunately the fixed signs are the most resistant to change. Thats often why they get termed as stubborn. If youre comfortable in your home, secure in your job, and are happy with the status quo , I suggest you change something whether its your hair color, your drapes, or rearranging the furniture. If you are not adaptable the Universe will come in and create the change for you! This may feel like adversity. It’s better to remain as versatile as possible or you could even experience health setbacks. Jupiter in the configuration gives you a very positive outlook. (Doreen Virtue writes a good article about change in the January issue of L.V.s IN LIGHT TIMES MAGAZINE free).

Some good examples of Eclipse energy from the previous cycle in August:
- Its revealed that John Edwards (the politician, not the Psychic) has a love child with someone who he knocked up while his wife was battling cancer! - -Barack Obama, A LEO, gets the Democratic nomination and becomes President! Now thats putting some positive energy behind what you want to accomplish! And change in residence? Upon this Eclipse cycle he is inaugurated and moves into the White House

Also worthy of noting is this ~ If you arent in a relationship, an Eclipse cycle can definitely bring one your way!

In addition you could use this time to create a Manifestation Board. Go to Walmart and get a cheap corkboard. Put pictures up of things you would like to have or accomplish ~ that new Harley, a Mediterranean Cruise, your special someone, the beautiful home or new Lexus. Put a mirror on it so you can see yourself in the middle of everything you want to create for 2009! It doesnt get much more powerful than this! SO take this energy that is available to you to make huge, positive differences in your life!


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New Moons are times of new beginnings, planting seeds and of setting intentions. The annular Solar Eclipse will add extra charge of electricity with this New Moon. This is the best New Moon for breaking old habits and routines. If you feel as if you stuck in a rut with wheels spinning and gaining no traction, the New Moon in Aquarius will help to free you and guide you towards the open road to freedom, liberation and from old attachments from the past. The Aquarian vision is alive and well with the Sun / Moon / Jupiter / Chiron / North Node / and Neptune all in unifying Aquarius (Cant we all just get along?)


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Dear Inner Planets ~

New Moon in Sagittarius

November 27, 2008

New Moons are times of new beginnings, planting seeds and setting intentions. This year the New Moon in Sagittarius (Jupiter) falls on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday), which is Jupiters day. This is a hopeful offering as Sagittarius invites optimism, idealism, faith and generosity. In Native American traditions the Turkey is a symbol of gratitude, abundance, the give away. Praise, gratitude, and enthusiasm invoke abundance. Rumi says: Poverty of the soul is caused by your inability to praise! Let us all give thanks to our creator/great spirit/ god/goddess for the abundance and blessings in our lives. Embrace the attitude of gratitude.

With the Sun, Moon, Mercury and Mars all in Sagittarius let us hope the Archers sacred arrow of hope, generosity and good intention pierces the darkness of the past eight years. This New Moon conjuncts the ascendant (national identity) in the chart of the USA. Yet despite all the negative news, the global financial meltdown and massive job cuts there is still a collective vibe of hope, new vision, and a reason to believe and say never again to the scorch earth policies of the past administration. The horoscope I use for the USA comes from the excellent astrologer and researcher Mark Learner of Earth Aquarius News. The date for this chart is July 4, 1776, 4:47 PM, Philadelphia, Pa.. I’ve been using this chart for thirty years and it works well for me.

The ascendant for this chart is seven degrees of Sagittarius and this is a critical link to the Nuclear axis chart of 1942. For example, Hiroshima, Three Mile Island and Chernobyl all had triggering planets activating the nuclear axis, which is between 9-11 degrees of mutable signs. With the New Moon on the ascendant and in opposition to Uranus in Gemini we can expect continuing upheavals, major shocks and hopefully reform within the automotive industry. We can look for new breakthroughs and discoveries in science and technology, and political earthquakes loom on the horizon. The Sabian Symbol for the degree of the New Moon reads: A Game of Cricket, Keynote: The development of skill in group-situations testing the collective good. It is a symbol of solidarity.

On November 26 Pluto returns into Capricorn until 2023. With Pluto at 0 degree Capricorn this activates the Aries point ( 0 degrees of cardinal sings) until February and again in August and September of 2009. Planets at Zero degrees of cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn) are like heat seeking missiles guiding or influencing the expression of that sign in connection with the external world. It is often referred to as a point of fame or recognition. In the August newsletter I wrote with the return of Pluto in Capricorn we might witness the death of corporate capitalism, as we know it. Capricorn rules government, corporations and organizations. Pluto rules all things that are toxic. The intent of Pluto is to tear things down, then build them back up stronger and healthier than before. Something has to die before something new can be born.


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New Moons are times of new beginnings, planting seeds and setting intentions. The Moon in Scorpio is related to all things deep, dark and mysterious. Scorpio is the sign of birth, death and renewal . This is one of the best New Moon’s to work on emotional healing by releasing and letting go of old attachments that no longer serve our needs.

The Moon in Scorpio is sort of like going on a blind date only to discover that your partner is Ereskigal, the Sumerian goddess of darkness and the underworld. A goddess, not a god, ruled the underworld. Ereskigal is an earlier form of Pluto.

It is Ereskigal who strips us bare to the bone and of everything which has given us an identity is taken away and leaves us for dead, only to discover that we rise once again out of the ashes renewed and resurrected. It was Carl Jung who said we discover what truly supports us when that which we thought supported us is taken away. We find out there is a part of us still there, a part of us that is indestructible and eternal.

Healing rituals with the New Moon in Scorpio are about working in the dark. The wounded animal withdraws into the stillness of the dark empty cave in order to heal itself. Likewise the psyche requires that we go down into the depths of our unconscious in order to heal the soul. The symbol for the degree of the New Moon reads: An Eagle with a snake in its beak. Denotes a forceful, determined character that will not easily be imposed on. With himself he is continually at war, being swayed by two emotions, one uplifting, the other degrading. What he wishes to remain in mastery will remain. It is a symbol of watchfulness.

This New Moon in Scorpio precedes Samhain/Halloween which marked the Celtic New Year, for our ancestors knew that from the dark time, the dark silence, came the whisperings of a new beginning and the stirring of the seed underground. This is also the time of the year when the veil between the two worlds is at its thinnest. This is indeed one of the most conducive times to make contact with our ancestors and the spirit world. The reason people wore masks and dressed in costumes was to frighten or scare the spirits away, and they believed the spirit couldn’t find you if you wore a mask.


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