Transformation of the United States of America

Hello everyone, it has been a year and a half since I have written anything on astrology. I have been moved to finally share somethings about our country from the perspective of the astrological cycles happening at this time.

After all the chart of the United States reflects us all as a people.

 All astrology is about cycles and interpreting what those cycles are suggesting.

Everything in nature has its cycles, including our own lives. Some we work with and some cycles we resist. Either way, we do know things are changing whether or not we agree. Add us all up, and entire countries are also subject to the cycles of nature.

As an example, Pluto cycles represent several things. The first is a transformation as dramatic as a caterpillar to a butterfly; truly, not resembling what it once was.

Pluto also represents a time of remodeling, or an ending of a season, e.g., summer to autumn.

Usually we start having little glimpses of the change of seasons. We can feel them coming. That’s because bature changes when things have “peaked.” When something is saturated, this is when change must occur in nature—the opposite happens in order to keep balance.

Pluto cycles move slowly and deliberately—a friend of mine recently described Pluto activating his energy as, “like walking in quicksand.” It can take about two years to complete a makeover. If you have ever remodeled a home, you know how slow the process can be.

In the astrological chart of the United States, Pluto resides in the area of the chart representing money, gratitude, music and the arts as well as what is valuable to us. Since its inception, we started a cycle which takes approximately 248 years to come back to the original position.

In January of 2022, the new cycle of Pluto has begun. We have a new cycle since the United States of America was formed, regarding money, appreciation and looking at what we, as a people, put a value on.

Pluto energy embodies passion, death and rebirth.

What does this all mean for the United States?

We first have to include the astrological sign Pluto resides in. It is in the sign of Capricorn.

Capricorn represents the authority, leadership, determination, this way or that way, efficacy, control, rules, corporations, and for a country, Congress.

The Founding Fathers, inbued our country with these attributes and we have made modifications over the years. But the time has come to identify and acknowledge what still is working well regarding the attributes, and which ones need to evolve to continue to be effective for the country.

From the view of astrology, it is a time to ask ourselves some hard questions. We all have been getting the hints of what needs to change. Pluto coming back to the position it started in the United States chart, really embodies the time of looking at what is important to the lives of the people and the life of the country.

Pluto symbolizes the ultimate power of the Universe. Resistance to change doesn’t really work very well with Pluto energy. Being honest and simplifiying is far more productive. Ideas and rules which may have worked in the past but are no longer functional have to be dropped. Ideas and rules which are still functional but not working as well as they could need to be remodeled. Finally, new ideas and rules need to come forward.

In high summer, the trees are beautiful and give us great shade. But autumn is coming and even the prettiest of leaves come down. But there’s nothing to be worried about: The greatest part of Creation and the cycles of nature is that Spring always comes again…with a breath of new life.

All our thoughts, prayers, love and actions make up WE THE PEOPLE!

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Long Time No Write! What now???

Hello Everyone!   Long time no write!   I pray everyone is staying safe and is well.

I have been contemplating how to share what I see coming through the eyes of Astrology.   My approach to astrology is to look for the highest and best outcome without fear.  A full explanation is usually the best way to do that.

That said, I want to share with you what I see coming in the next six months.  

Let me begin with an overall picture of the planet Pluto in the sign of Capricorn. The last time Pluto was in Capricorn was during the Revolutionary War.  This war changed the lifestyle of not only the people in this country but the world!

We are experiencing a lifestyle change of that magnitude again.  This will not happen overnight however. At the moment, we are experiencing the shocking beginning of this change.  Anything good and useful will stay or will be done in a new way and those things and circumstances that are obsolete and will disappear.  

The Pluto transit brings a “purge” of what does not work anymore; old ways, outdated beliefs, patterns that no longer serve.   Think of it this way, it is a remodeling time.

For example, when people go through a divorce or the loss of a spouse, it is a lifestyle change.  At first there is denial or disbelief.  People try to carry on in the old way only to find this is no longer possible. Grief sets in as well as the reality that something has to change.  It can be hard.  It can be slow. Never-the-less, lifestyles have to adapt.  

This is where we are with this Pluto transit.  How long will this go on?  We will feel the pressure of the birth of this new lifestyle for the next two years.  From 2023 and 2024, it will ease as Pluto moves in and out of Capricorn and eventually smooths out.

Pluto represents the power that created this Universe so if we think we can “beat it” I think it can end up being painful.  It is a TIME of REBIRTH!

Now let’s look at the next six months.  Mercury is retrograde right now and will go direct on July 12th.  We are only 3 days away.  What we see at this time is communication can be a bit confusing.  However, what needs to be addressed is right out in the open, including going back to school.  Opinions may change by the 13th.

What else is coming our way?  In the month of August, things will begin to get more intense again with Uranus going retrograde on the 15th.  Uranus is in the sign of Taurus (money).   The last time it in this sign was during the “New Deal” in 1935 and the stock market began a new pattern.  Uranus suggests it is time to introduce new ways to invest and to protect our resources.  Pay attention to the days leading up to the 15th of August.   Unlike Pluto’s slow remodeling, Uranus calls for new ways to happen and happen quickly!

The real shocker will come in September.  Mars will retrograde which effects business.  Many companies may fail and close their doors.   Anger can arise in society (even more than now)!  Right now, we are personally seeing a great deal of Mars activity in a very specific area depending upon a person’s individual Astrological chart.  Mars in the sign of Aries suggests doing things “by myself” time. This will continue until the beginning of the year 2021.

In the month of September as well, Jupiter will go direct and money may loosen up for a very short time.  Jupiter brings an exaggeration into our lives. What sign is Jupiter in?  Yes, Capricorn!  Does it influence Pluto?  Oh, Yes!  In fact right now there are 3 different energies in the sign of Capricorn.

For example, if Jupiter is activating the Moon in an astrological chart, emotions can be over the top!  Like all the astrological energies, it impacts everyone one the planet.

At the end of September, Saturn in Capricorn, will also change direction and go direct.  What does this mean you ask?  It is time to “pay the piper” or to be more exact, it is time to reap what we have sown.  Money tightens up as we approach the “correction time” in the stock market!  Correction time will be in October as Pluto goes direct on October 4.  Mercury retrogrades again in October and goes direct on, you guessed it, election day!   This certainly can be a time of total confusion!  

I could go on into the end of November and also to the end of the year, however, I would like to offer a way suggestion in response to these changes with the best way to cope.

Each person, depending on their astrological chart, can experience these changes depending whether or not their energies are affected. We can also see how personally he or she contributes to the well- being of this world.  We can either add to the problems or we can influence the ease of these changes.   

The virtue of discernment and compassion, will be of utmost importance now.

Rather than fighting the changes occurring during these times, we choose to work with them.  The power of the collective can help to relieve the pressure on those people who are having a difficult time making the transitions.

I wish you all blessings during these evolutionary times.

If you would like to schedule a personal consultation and how these changes are affecting your Astrological chart, please contact me via www.bettymckeon.net.

Oh, Pluto, What Have You Brought Us?

Hello Everyone!  I hope you are all safe and well during these very strange and difficult times.

Today’s date is April 24, 2020 and tomorrow Pluto will go retrograde.

So let’s talk shop! I would like to talk about astrology and patterns.

  Astrology is combined patterns expressed as energy.  This energy is broken down into “personalities” that consist of emotions and intellect on an individual level.

However, these energy patterns also express themselves as global events.  We can see this in politics, the stock market, war, and epidemics to name a few.

When I look at an individual’s astrological chart, I also consider how these global event patterns will impact them by observing whether or not these same energy patterns are also found in their chart.

It is in this way I am able to see how a person might experience these global events combined with their own individual patterns.

So, how is the pandemic expressed in astrological energy?

We have two powerful energies (planets) influencing everyone at this moment in time.

The first is Pluto and the second is Uranus.  Today we will look at Pluto’s influence.

At the beginning of 2008, Pluto, the planet representing extremes, hidden things and ancestral karma entered into the Constellation of Capricorn for a brief time.  By the end of 2008 Pluto moved back into Capricorn and there it has remained and will until 2024.  

Pluto is also about healing, as well as power.  It is endings and renewals.   Pluto in the sign of Capricorn (reaping what is sown), is a paying off of karmic debt.  Patterns that have been sown in an honorable, beneficial way will continue to exist (but may need to be tweaked).

And the patterns that have gone to an extreme, which have not been beneficial or are abusive, may have to surrender their reign.   When the extreme pattern becomes dangerous or excessive, a law of nature has been broken and the pendulum will swing to restore balance. 

Righteous action is always protected during Pluto’s reign.  Pluto will lull you into believing that negative patterns might continue indefinitely, nevertheless, there is always a day of reckoning.  Which usually happens near the end of Pluto residing in a particular sign. 

So, what does this all suggest to us as a society and individually?

According to astrological patterns, Pluto is now in the process of “putting the brakes” on excessive behavior!  Too much, too long; it is an end of a season, a way of being.

These patterns have served their purpose and it is a time of healing and renewal!  It is our time where there is no more hiding.  It is time to get honest on all fronts of our lives.

 What patterns you might ask? 

How about people running frantically here and there without taking time to relax and enjoy family?  Perhaps Mother Earth needs a pollution break? And rest for the people working all the time just to make ends meet while large corporations continue to show huge profits?  Think of all displays of extreme models which have not been right action.   The leaders, in all countries, are being exposed, out in the open so to speak, with how well they actually lead.   We are also seeing people stepping up to guide us through this time, who we would have never considered in the near past!

People are taking better care of themselves and other people. Kindness is surfacing, as well as compassionate behavior.  We are now united as a global community and feeling gratitude in a way we have not done before. People are resting for the first time in years!

We are also recognizing the old “normal” is gone.   We are simply not the same.  The questions we have now:

Are we better human beings? Have we grown in our awareness?  Pluto says, “it is time to reinvent ourselves”.  We are reaping what we have sown and it is time for change!  Like in the movie “Star Wars” when Luke had to go into the “cave” to confront his greatest fears, in a similar way, it is time to for us to look at and acknowledge our most human qualities and our most divine virtues!

So how long will this staying at home continue? 

We will see some change after April 25th as Pluto will back off somewhat.  Don’t be fooled, however.  In May and June there are other big astrological changes.   Some will be affecting the stock market for sure.  I do see a break in the air in July and August.  Then once again, there will be significant modifications taking place.

Stay tuned for more information in May.

Many Blessings to All!

AND THE TIMES, THEY ARE A CHANGING!

Hello Everyone and Blessings to us all!

What a year so far, wouldn’t you agree? The huge changes brought about by the Corona virus and the stock market decline are definitely being reflected in astrology through the planet’s configurations or patterns.

We are in a time ruled by Pluto, the planet of transformation and in the sign of reaping what we have sown.  For 13 years, Pluto has been in the sign of Capricorn.   Capricorn is about reaping what has been cultivated and ultimately bringing things into balance

Pluto represents the underworld, bringing up what has been hiding below the surface as well as paying off debt for our ancestors. It gives us the chance to get it right, a do-over. It is a time of remodeling.  Pluto brings extremes.  It is also the energy that represents the transformation of a caterpillar to a butterfly.  It is going into the cave (do you remember Luke in the Star Wars Series? He had to into the cave to face his greatest fear).  Pluto let us think we will get away with things that are not righteous and at the very end says “Oh, no you don’t”!

As a society, we are in the “oh no you don’t” stage of our Plutonian journey.   This metamorphous is a lifestyle change.  Pluto can be ruthless but at the same time sets in motion a life of honesty and ultimately, freedom. 

How?  Pluto makes us take stock of what is important and brings simplicity into our lives.  Pluto makes us do with less.  No more covering up!  We can feel as if we are standing naked, vulnerable and exposed.

So what can we do as a society?  We can look a closer look at ourselves, our behavior and ask ourselves a few questions.  What patterns or ways of thinking do we have that are outdated and need to be discarded? Patterns that may have worked in our lives at one time but are no longer beneficial.

 What ideas or habits have been good but now need to be reassessed and done again in a new way?

Is there a new and exciting way to live? This is our time to discover the value of simplicity.  This is the time we can find joy and happiness in ways we could not have imagined!

Will we go back to the way we were after all this?  Not really.  This is a change similar to being single, footloose and fancy free then getting married and having a family!  Or being in a terrible relationship and finding yourself free from fear! 

In both examples, lifestyle change has occurred.  We have to pick up the pieces and slowly begin adjusting to new ways.  Do we have to do this all in one day?  No, it is a time to be gentle with ourselves and implement one thing at a time.

The word is transformation!  As many of my clients know, I love etymology, the origin of a word.   Transform comes from the Latin and old French meaning “to change in shape.” 

So, what can possibly come out of this period of time?

We can look to how we can become greater human beings.  Not because we are not great now, but because we can become even greater!   Pluto is about evolution!  Evolve means “to unroll, open out, expand”!

Haven’t you notice the virtues manifesting around us and through us?  Compassion, kindness, love, discernment, courage and most of all, gratitude.   They all are emerging from within each of us naturally!  Will it leave us after this crisis is over?   No. We are assimilating these virtues and they are embedding themselves in our daily life! 

Pluto is going to transform society with or without our blessing.  Ultimately, this cleanse will be beneficial.  

Mother Earth is being renewed. We are being renewed!

 We can see the best of what can come out of this.  We can, at the same time use the virtue of discernment to protect ourselves.

Will this end? Of course.  A woman said to Mark Twain when he was coming out of Church, “Do you think this rain will ever end?”  His reply was, “It always does, my dear!”

Stay safe and I wish Benevolent blessings to all!

 

 

2020 2020 2020 What Kind of Year will you Bring??

Welcome 2020! Happy New Year Everyone, Everywhere!

Let’s explore the upcoming year and
look at the astrological “weather forecast” before us.  It looks as if we can expect a very busy and
changeable year!   So, sit back and hold
on tight while we move though it all!

We begin the new year with a Lunar
Eclipse on January 10th.

Why is this important to know?  Two weeks before and two weeks after an
eclipse are times when an event can take place making significant changes in a
person’s life!  Some can be helpful and
others more challenging!  This particular
eclipse actives a span of 19 to 21 degrees of a sign, particularly in the sign
of Capricorn, Cancer, Aries and Libra. 
Leo and Gemini at these degrees can also be affected.

What can we expect in February!  Mercury will be retrograding and giving us an
opportunity to explore the decisions we will be making and being more alert to
communications.  By early March things
should clear up.  Always with Mercury
Retrograding, meditation and studying are enhanced by this small but mighty
planet that interferes with communication of all kinds.  Of course, if you are one of those lucky ones
born with Mercury in reverse motion, this is a fabulous time to make decisions
and make yourself heard!

In March, Saturn the planet of
lessons and karma, will be moving into the sign of Aquarius on March 22nd
for a period of 2 ½ years.  You Aquarians
could already be feeling how it’s time to make some changes.  Saturn has not been in this sign for 30
years.  Wherever you have Aquarian energy
in your astrological natal chart, you will reap what you have sown in the past
30 years of that particular area in your life. 
No judgement here with Saturn, both Grace and self-effort will appear in
the events surrounding this area of your life.
Moving on to April! Pluto the small
but mighty planet will retrograde on the 25th.  We can always expect Pluto to bring extreme
circumstances as that date approaches.  Without
question, this is a time of “do overs”. 
The stock market can flip around from high to low.

While April showers bring May
flowers, this May might look a little different as three planets go
retrograde!  Yikes!

The first to retrograde is Saturn on
the 11th of May.  Saturn is
karma and reaping what one has sown. 
However, when Saturn turns direction, it can loosen financial
constraints.  However, no sooner does the
taskmaster Saturn reverse that the lovely planet Venus begins its backward
motion for the first time in 18 months. 
This will begin a new, 18-month, pattern regarding love and money.  May 13th Venus goes retrograde and
May 14th Jupiter will join in with the seemingly backwards motion!  When Jupiter retrogrades, you guessed it, money
tightens up.  All three of the planets
can change some patterns we presently see in the stock market.  May will be an interesting month for sure!
Are you ready for June?  Mercury will be retrograding once again on
June 18th, with Neptune, the planet of illusion close behind.  Neptune will also retrograde on the 22nd
of June.  This can be a time of deception
and what has been kept secret can finally be revealed.  But we aren’t finished yet!   Venus will go direct on June 25th
when we can finally move forward with new blueprints for love and money!  But wait, there’s more! Did I mention we have
2 eclipses this month?  June 5th
and June 21st will be time when we might want to wait before both the Solar and Lunar eclipses have passed before making important decisions.

As for July, Mercury will go direct
on the 12th and we will have four planets already in
retrograde.  It may actually be an
easeful month! Vacation time and a time for a deep breath!  This will help us prepare for the rest of the
year!
Mars, the Planet of War and courage
will be retrograding this year.  This
takes place only once every 2 ½ years. 
There will be plenty of action taking place.  The location of Mars on July 26th
in a person’s chart will begin the area where one can see a great deal of
activity for the next 6 months!

More about Mars later, onward to
August!

In the month of August, one more
planet joins the parade of retrogrades and that is the unpredictable energy of
Uranus!  This happens on the 15th
of August!  Once again, energy will swing
to extremes in the stock market and in our own lives!  This is the energy that brings the unexpected
both good and challenging!

Mars will begin to slow down at the
end of August making

anger raise its ugly head.   Mars will retrograde on September the 9th
until November 14th, right after the election!  Watch the news as the days approaching the 9th
can be difficult.  Once Mars makes its
turn, life can “cool” down some.

On the 13th of September Jupiter will
be going direct and this can be great for easing things since Jupiter brings
blessings!  Finally, at the end of
September Saturn will go direct and it will be tine to pay the

piper.  Making and/or breaking commitments as well as
balance come under the domain of Saturn.

Guess what retrogrades again in
October?  You got it!  Mercury will make things confusing once again
on the 14th!  Do watch out for
all types of communication disputes!

Pluto finally goes direct on the 4th
of October which frequently indicated a correction in the stock market.  Power plays are not out of the question with Pluto, after all he does rule the underworld!

On to election month!  On Election Day Mercury goes direct!  This could be very interesting!  Mars will be slowing down to make its motion
direct on the 14th!  It very
well might be a time of great energy and recounts!  Neptune the planet of illusion will be
changing direction and going direct on the November 28th!   Once again, we can witness the truths
turning into lies and lies turning into truths!   This all happens before the Eclipse on
November 30th!

We finish 2020 with a final eclipse
for the year on December 14th! 
Everything will be in a direct motion except for Uranus and peace will
finally settle in for the holiday season!  Ahh!

Don’t
be surprised if a
sense of boredom comes in as we say good-by to 2020 and hello 2021!   In the
mean -time……Welcome 2020!

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Sagittarius and Eclipses! Welcome Winter!

Welcome Sagittarius, the Centaur, the teacher, the storyteller!

In each of our Astrological Charts, Sagittarius rules of one of 12 areas (or houses). That house determines where the qualities of Sagittarius will express themselves.   Jupiter is the mighty ruler of this sign and is the largest planet in the solar system. Jupiter brings grace and puts things in our life under magnifying glass.  This energy brings the opportunity to make the changes we need to evolve as human beings and to better our lives. They bring Grace to living. 

Did you know the  Chinese Zodiac is based on the 12-year cycle of Jupiter?

Sagittarians do tend to exaggerate from time to time, however.  For example, if a Sagittarian tells you about a party that “had at least a 100 people there”, it will probably be revealed that they number of people at the party was actually closer to 25. Sagittarians are great story tellers and natural born teachers.

These Centaurs of the Zodiac have great timing, love nature, traveling and a great sense of humor!   Those with planets in the 9th house also have strong Sagittarius qualities.   Any house Sagittarius rules expresses this delightful energy.

This month and also into January of 2020, two eclipses will be part of our experience.  Eclipses have a range of influence that extends two weeks before and two weeks after the dates of the eclipse.   The first eclipse (Solar, new moon) takes place on just after midnight on December 26 EST.  The second eclipse happens on January 10, 2020 (Lunar, full moon)

Each eclipse carries its own astrological chart that interacts with individual charts if it is “activated”.

Most eclipses have to do with endings of one sort or another.  Some are more intense, others barely noticeable and they repeat every 18 years.

This particular set of eclipse is in the family of sudden endings.  This can mean the ending of an emotional pattern, an association with a person or thing or the ending of a relationship.  Even though it may seem unexpected, most of the time, the change is long overdue.  Pluto is involved with this eclipse so we can expect transformation.  The last time this eclipse took place was December 2001.

As with everything, we look for the blessing as the universal dance carries on.

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MERCURY RETROGRADE AND SCORPIO.....WELCOME NOVEMBER!

Welcome Scorpio!

Actually, Scorpio energy began back in October.  November shares the signs Scorpio and Sagittarius.   Sagittarius energy will begin on November 22, 8:59 AM EST.

Mercury is in retrograde until November 20th.  Why is this important?

Well, for one thing, local elections are in play right now.  Mercury retrograde tends toward changing our decisions after it goes direct.

Mercury was the god of messages, eloquence and trade. The god of abundance, commercial success and leading newly deceased souls to the afterlife.  As the god of messages, he also rules the nervous system in the body.

When Mercury is retrograde, all these attributes seemingly, work backwards.  It is also famous for bringing concealed issues to light.  Mercury retrograde also makes communication difficult, to say the least.  Confusion is a better word describing the shenanigans of a retrograde Mercury!  Some of the greatest challenges during this time are driving, flying and cell phones.  Perhaps it is more effort than usual to get the right answers to questions.

What is the best use for this period of time?  It is a great time for gathering information, window shopping and making comparisons.  If a person making decisions on this occasion, it may turn out to be a temporary solution. 

What other circumstances is Mercury retrograde good for?  It is great for studying and absorbing knowledge and facts.  Discovering what has been hidden and finding solutions to the obstacles that may surface.

Most of all, Mercury retrograde is wonderful for meditation and prayer!

There are exceptions to the rule with Mercury retrograde; those who were born while Mercury was in this position. 

My advice, let the person with a retrograde Mercury in their chart do the driving, at least until the 20th of November.

Let’s talk a bit about the Scorpio energy since we are right in the middle of it!

Scorpio represents where we are passionate about something or someone.  Scorpio is about the use of power or the abuse of power!  It tests the most human instincts in us.  It also gives us the power to rise above the human instincts to the most divine qualities we can have.

Scorpio reminds us of unfinished business. Just when we thought we were done with an old outdated pattern, once more, we are confronted yet again.  This can be a person or a situation where we must finally come to a completion and do things in a more evolved way. 

Scorpio will continue to bring us similar conditions, types of people and patterns until we truly have no more reaction and we let go of the result.

What is the gift of Scorpio?  Healing and true freedom; it brings a state of letting go and trusting in a Higher Power.  No longer trying to manage everything and everyone.  RELIEF!

In the “Star Wars” Series, Luke is asked to go into the cave before he could advance in his training.  He had to confront what was ever in the cave.   This is Scorpio!  Going deep within ourselves and coming out transformed. 

With the changes in the weather during this season, it is a perfect time to align ourselves go explore our own inner cave.  As we do, we too, let go of those things which no longer serve us or we have outgrown.  We come out renewed and with a new found passion for life!

If you are interested in an astrological consultation and knowing where Scorpio resides in your chart and how Mercury is influencing your life, just let me know!

Blessings to Everyone!

When in the Course of Human Events….

In Congress, July 4, 1776.

The unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. —

The Astrological Chart of the United States time of birth, is an approximation based on historical information.  It represents the “birth of a new nation”.   It symbolizes the overall energy of the country as a whole.   This chart shows the “duty” or karma of the country with the placement of Saturn in the house and in the sign it resides in.

So, let’s briefly explore the Sun, Moon, rising sign or ascendant and Saturn in their respective signs and house placements.

The USA has Sagittarius rising or ascending.   It makes this country “larger than life” with Jupiter the ruler.  Jupiter represents foreign people and cultures and along with desire and promise of freedom.   Sagittarius is the sign of the teacher.  In this natal chart, Jupiter is in the sign of Cancer (self-protection) and resides on the cusp of the 8th house (other countries’ resources, power plays and our own transformation).   This is a very important planet ruling this country.  

The Sun in this chart, is also in the sign of Cancer and is placed in the 8th house as well.  Here, we can begin to see a theme emerging; self- protection and other countries’ resources as we on the path of evolution and power.   The Sun is where the country goes to get replenished and strength.

Now let’s look at the Moon, the nurturing energy of the country.   The Moon is in the sign of Aquarius and in the 3rd house of the chart.  Aquarius is all about helping and caring for society, other people’s children and most of all the betterment of humanity!   With Aquarian energy, there are two rulers; the first is Saturn and the other is Uranus.   Therefore, we must look to both of these planets to get a more in-depth picture of the how the “nurturing principle” is expressed.

Saturn is in the sign of Libra (balance, war and peace, Love), however, it resides in, you guessed it, Aquarius’ house!   Saturn being, also, the overall lessons and duty the country has taken on.   Uranus, on the other hand is in the sign of Gemini (communication, networking) and located in Libra’s house (balance, war and peace, love).  Uranus is rebellion while Saturn is traditional.   Uranus brings an unbridle unselfishness while Saturn brings caution but is quite loyal.   Both, carry the Libra energy of bringing into balance anything lop-sided.   The responsibility the United States was born into, is being compassionate for humanity or a beacon of light for the world.   

The Moon of the USA, does not fit in one particular group, but fits in all categories.    One thing is for certain, according to the Astrological Chart, we are a country, of compassion made up of people from all cultures and races.  Each one contributing to the exceptionality of this country, also known as “the Great Experiment”.

By doing a forecast to the Astrological Chart, we can somewhat predict what changes are coming in the near future.  This of course is dependent on the accuracy of the “birth time”.   Assuming we are close to the time of birth, we may see changes as early as July 13 through September 6.  This can be a time of truly getting a clear prospective of what this country is all about especially the expression of the benevolent side of us.  

Now through October 17th, it is our time to evolve and come into balance with our sense of duty and obligations.  We may easily observe this at the end of August and beginning of September.    A new shift will be taking place at the end of August marking a new 48-year cycle.  This change will be a fresh new outlook and handling of money, love, the arts and most of all, a new beginning with appreciation for this country.   Over the next 48 years, we have the opportunity to be thankful we are part of this “great experiment”!

The United States of America exist because of a collective agreement made up of, we the people.  These modifications can affect each one of us in some way.  It can be a time of renewing the dedication to the preservation of this nation and a remembering:

  We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness

Happy Birthday to the United States of America!

Neptune, Mercury and Eclipses on their way!

Oh yes, they are!   Let’s talk about Neptune first. This Friday, June 21st the planet of illusion and deception will be making a turn in direction to the Earth (this is called retrograde)! Like any planet changing direction, intensity fills the atmosphere for all of us and Neptune is no exception.

The difference with Neptune is how very nebulous this energy is.   It is like a chameleon, with the ability to change and become anything for the moment.  It can be the mirage on the desert, giving hope of quenching the thirst of parched situations.  It is deceptive in one expression and spiritual enlightenment in the other. Neptune’s energy can give a feeling of hopelessness; making things appear to be worse than they are.  Some secrets get exposed when Neptune changes direction and while other become concealed.  

The days leading up to June 21st, these expressions of Neptune can be seen in the news and in the stock market along with fanatics showing up in the most unforeseen places.

In a person’s Astrological chart, if Neptune is touching off a planet or energy in the chart, that person may very well undergo some sense of confusion or may be deceived during the retrograde period.  Likewise, the opportunity exists to meditate and pray to hold on to what a person knows as true.  This is the time to merge with a deeper connection and the Divinity within ourselves.

Turning to Mercury now, the “shadow time” of Mercury is upon us.   Shadow time is actually “preview time” of the approaching Mercury retrograde on July 7th.    In other words, we can be in the midst of decisions and situations that we will reassess after Mercury retrogrades.  It is a time to take notice and understand that we can revise our choices in the month of July.  The retrograde time of Mercury can surface hidden challenges.   It is a great time for studying, window shopping or gathering information for most people.  For those few born at a time when Mercury was retrograde, this period of time is beneficial.

Finally, let’s discuss the Eclipses coming in July.  July 2nd is the Solar Eclipse (new moon) and July 16 is the Lunar (full moon).   Each eclipse set carries with it their own Astrological energy.  When an eclipse is active in a person’s chart, there is usually some sort of ending.  We may hear of news involving younger people that can be the cause of worry and concern. We can be a witness to obsessive behavior should our own personal chart is active by the eclipse.   Two weeks before and two weeks after an eclipse, an event can take place bringing in a change or ending.   It is a good time to utilize this energy to with planned activities without going overboard.  The Eclipses will take place in the signs of Cancer and Capricorn during the time of Mercury retrograde.

This time in June is a time for planning and preparing to dance with the stars!

Blessings to Everyone!

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Late Welcome to May! Sweet Taurus!

Hello Everyone and a late welcome to the month of May! 

What I thought would be a mild, uneventful month, has turned out to be one of shocking changes! 

So, I decided to go a little deeper into the new beginnings with Uranus (the unexpected and quick changes) going into the sign of Taurus for the first time in 84 years! 

Admittingly, we did have a six month “preview” in 2018 from May until November that help to prepare us for the new changes.    

First let’s take a look at the Taurus energy and what that represents in all of our lives.   

 Taurus is Mother Nature herself, it is self-worth, it represents the arts of all kind, money and our values.  The Bull of the zodiac is a strong but gentle energy that symbolizes what we desire (quality rather than quantity) and look for in people. Love and how we express it comes under this domain. In its finest expression, Taurus is devotion, loyalty, gratitude, gentleness with strength and true tenacity.    

On the other hand, these other qualities can also manifest:  ownership, selfishness, “bull in a china shop” and stubbornness (which I call “tenacity without wisdom”), the tendency to be over indulgent or gaudy. 

Being a Taurus myself, I am familiar with all these qualities and they have displayed themselves at one time or another over the years.   

 When Uranus resides in this sign (which it will for the next seven years), it allows Taurus shows us the areas of life which need to evolve.  Uranus is quick, disruptive, unanticipated, short-lived and transient (think earthquakes or tornadoes).  

 It brings the new ways of expressing, you guessed it, the qualities of Taurus! 

Old, outdated circumstances which have lost their usefulness will demand change. 

Certainly, Uranus does leave a changed life in its wake.  This is where society, as a whole, will be asked to be flexible where we have been rigid and firm where we have been too flexible.  Uranus flips people and situations around!  It moves in a different rotation than the other planets and shows us what has been just under the surface.  The seemly abrupt wave of change has been in the works for some time. Uranus says, “I am coming”!  The hints are given!  Some pay attention and some do not.   

 

We can see changes with money and Wall Street in the next seven years.  Cryptocurrency is a great example of Uranus’ energy existing just under the surface of the normal ways of thinking and understanding money.  

We may very well experience and witness turmoil in our lives.  Bizarre or unusual situations that change from one moment to the next. Our thoughts can jump around from one thing to the next.  Stay flexible is the best advice one can give! 

  

On a personal level, where Taurus resides in a person’s Astrological birth chart, is where Uranus has come to stay for a 7 year visit!  

  

What good comes out of it?  Uranus breathes in new and fresh ways of expressing life!  An excitement and great opportunities come to!  Expanding our vision of what is possible!  Time to have new dreams and to make them happen. 

  

Blessings to everyone until next time! 

April, April, April! New, Old and Balance!

Hello Everyone and Happy Spring!

Well, we survived the Mercury retrograde in March and here we are in April 2019 with Passover and Easter approaching next week.  Happy Passover and Happy Easter to everyone!

The spring holidays have the air of new beginnings while it is also the time to let go of old outdated patterns in our lives.  It is the time of the year to clean out the clutter to make room to welcome new changes!

Are they really coming?  Oh, yes! April 20th marks the time of year when the Sun will move into the sign of Taurus. Love is in the air, flowers bloom and everyone takes a deep breath enjoying the sweet Sun shining on our faces. This year Uranus (sudden and unexpected changes, new beginnings and opportunities) will be making its mark in our lives through the 24th of April.  Hang on and be flexible is the message during these days.

As April 24 approaches, a completely different energy appears with Pluto entering the stage.  We can experience the urge to clean out, discard the old worn out things no longer holding purpose in our lives.   This is when we can see the effects of Pluto (renewing, replenishing, power plays) showing us his muscle and encouraging us to let go of those patterns which no longer serve us. Pluto tends to surface hidden things, exposing them to the light.  No more hiding, end self-defeating habitual patterns that lead nowhere.  Pluto says “you have been treading quicksand for so long, now just let go!”

Are we finished yet?  No, not yet!  Bear with me, please.

April 25th through the 28th, Mars (assertiveness, aggression, courage, action) will be touching off the planet Neptune (illusions, fog, meditation and prayer).  Like all things in Astrology, the energies can be used in a way that is not so useful or in an uplifting way. 

When these two energies meet, the actions (Mars) may expose any kind of deception (Neptune) that has been under the radar.  There are no boundaries with Neptune and coupled with Mars, it can mean no limits with anger expressing itself!

The next day however, Saturn (restrictions, reaping and sowing) will be changing directions as it goes retrograde.  Saturn tends to exert pressure as it is approaching the turn. Saturn is the task master and can definitely weed out any unnecessary patterns, people and things, in our lives.  A debt will have been paid and the karma is balanced.  The opposite can also occur with making commitments as well.

April is quite a changeable month. Great month to put our dancing shoes on and go for it!

Blessings!  

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OH WHEN MARCH COMES MARCHIING IN!

Greetings everyone, as February says goodbye and March approaches over the horizons!

I chose the month of February to take a long needed vacation.   I am back just in time to share a hectic filled March, with everything from Mercury retrograde, Uranus moving into a new expression of money, arts for the next 81 years and ending with a turning point with old ancestral karma!

What in the world does all of this mean?

On March 5th & 6th, seems to be the jump start of events into the month entering as the “Lion” and leaving as the “Lamb”.   

We have the New Moon in Pisces on the 5th and Mercury (communications, decisions, studies) going retrograde.  Once again, interactions, messages, emails, phones, cars, contracts, can and frequently do and need to do again, say again, restate, re-evaluate.  It is however, an excellent time for study, window shopping, understanding what problems have been hidden and emerge in order to find solutions.    Luggage can get lost; cell phones go haywire, and essential to be more alert than normal for car problems or accidents! 

 Of course those who are born with Mercury retrograde escape all of these glitches.   Many writers have this planetary placement in the natal astrological chart.  

Days leading up can become intense as the 5th approaches. My advice is to be more alert than normal and don’t be surprise with setbacks and obstacles should they appear.   Mercury will go direct on the 28th of March.

Now, let’s talk about the 6th of March.   Uranus (new and exciting, unexpected, earthquakes, opportunities and letting go of the old) moves into Taurus for the next 6 ½ years.  On March 1 and 2nd Uranus will make its final exit from the sign Aries,  as Venus  & Uranus makes an aspect together that can be an energy indicating love at first sight!

What can we expect for the next 6 ½ years?      Taurus represents money, love, music, art, self- worth and gratitude, just to mention a few qualities.  With Uranus moving into this sign, it is truly a time of out with the old and in with the new.  Uranus normally is the energy of the Zodiac that causes the changes people have been looking to alter in their lives for the past 2 years.    How it transforms the circumstances is what is shocking and surprising. 

Uranus has an 81 year cycle around the Sun meaning it takes 81 years to go through the 12 signs of the Zodiac.  Moving into the sign of Taurus( money) can bring changes with the stock market after 81 years.  According to one economist, Jonathan M. Finegold Catalan, the 1937–1938 says the dip in the stock market (81 years ago), was due to excessive government regulation and loose monetary policy.  We can observe to see what new policies emerge.

Last May we saw new Earth (Taurus) form in Hawaii and we watched as the “Me Too” movement begin. 

In our own lives, we can check where we are bored, restless, and looking for new opportunities as well as something exciting coming into our world!

Look for a new sound in music coming on the scene in the next 6 ½ years! 

Uranus speeds up time or so it seems.  It definitely accelerates karma (cause and effect).  So when Uranus enters occupies our lives, we must be ready to go in any direction at a moments’ notice.  We have to be on the balls of our feet in order to dance well.  Similarly, with Uranus we have to do the same.  In the areas of life we are too settled, we have to become flexible and where we have been overly accommodating, it is time to be resolved.  In other words, Uranus makes us change or break.  This, my friends is called “Dancing with the Stars”!

As always, blessings to us all!  

Betty

Happy New Year 2019 to the United States of America!

Happy New Year 2019!

I would like to wish everyone a benevolent new year!  One thing we can count on this year, from an astrological perspective, is one of less volatility! 

What awaits us in this New Year?

I would like to begin the year 2019 with looking at the chart of the United States of America and what we can expect and observe!

In the first part of the year, the USA is going through Saturn transits.  Saturn is reaping what we have sown as a country.  This began January 8th and continues through February 8th. 

So let me share how this can manifest.  Saturn is opposing the sun sign of this republic.  Saturn comes around when things are off balance and slows everything down to take a long hard look at what needs to change to bring back stability. 

So what do we, the people and the nation, need to balance?  The actual will (energy) and intent of the country needs to be brought into a sense of balance. 

We are reaping patterns and intentions for the last 15 years.  What direction have we been going? The first quarter is the time to define what it is we desire for this great land and for ourselves.

In its natal chart, the United States of America has a duty to all people.  This is the duty (Saturn) reflected at the time of its birth.  Obligations in any Astrological chart, do not cease, it just evolves hopefully to become greater in time. 

The Sun sign of the chart falls in the house of “other people’s money”.  In this case, it is other countries.

All this right now is giving us “previews” of things yet to come in 2019.  The Saturn energy (karma) comes again for a much longer period of time at the end of July and will continue until November 6th.  This will be the time the balances will be levied upon us, willingly or unwillingly.  Saturn brings physical changes as it carries no judgments and simply says, “here is what you have sown and here is what you reap”. 

Remember the virtuous actions will also be reaped!

The USA does show a turning point time from June 21 through October 3, when the power and disruptive energy of Uranus comes on the scene! 

Uranus will be squaring the nodes (the life direction) of this country, which is to be a leader in this world.  We may see the changes the country has been working toward although it may come in unexpected ways and bring some surprises.  So expect the unexpected!

On August 31, the Venus energy (love, money, music and art) will be moving into a new sign for the next 30 years.  Venus moves into its own sign of Taurus!  This is a powerful position and will bring new patterns regarding all Venus rules.  

This goes along with 81 year changes starting March 5 with Uranus moving into the Earth sign of Taurus as well.  Last May through November 6, we saw a glimpse of some of the differences which will manifest. 

New Earth was certainly being formed in Hawaii, along with the “Me too” movement, which is fitting since Taurus is also about appreciation and self-worth.  Taurus brings about quality not quantity.

Lastly, the USA, has two 30-year shifts coming; the first June 1 with Solar Arc Jupiter moving into the 1st house of the United States.  This can change our relations with other countries and our goodwill toward people.

The other shift takes place October 13 with the Solar Arc Nodes (life direction) moving into the house of children.  Hopefully this will keep our attention and focus with the children and their well-being.

The Astrological Chart of the United States is manifested through its citizens.  The collective energy will be apparent with how we respond individually to the changes and how much we nourish the positive expression of the “Stars”.

Bless the people of the United States of America!

2018....Ending! Out with the Old and in with the New!

As 2018 comes to an end, we can look toward the future cycles through the medium of Astrology.

   2018 has been riddled with ups and downs and many changes throughout the year.   As the sea of life has calmed, it is time to look around and take stock of all that has taken place. 

One of the most powerful glimpses of the future was given to us from May 15 until November 6th.  Uranus (sudden changes, earthquakes, new beginnings and opportunities) moved in and out of the sign of Taurus (money, music, the arts, gratitude and self-worth). We saw changes in Hawaii with the volcanos and new earth being formed, the stock market going to extremes, the “me too” movement and many other things.

Uranus was ending a cycle born in 1935.  For now, we are finishing up that cycle and will enter into this new 81-year cycle regarding Taurus ruled energy on March 6, 2019 for the next 7 years.

 Uranus comes in and says” out with the old and in with the new”!  It is a time of trial and error so we may easily see quick changes when something isn’t working.  Uranus gives us the appearance of being sudden and unexpected when in actuality it has been in the works behind the scenes for some time.  It can seem different and strange while we adjust to the new ways.  It is always a good idea to observe the hints life gives to us prior to those changes.  An example is to observe the patterns going on in the stock market. (money)

So how does all this affect the individual person?  Over the next 7 years, each one of us will encounter an area of our lives that is ruled by Taurus energy, where we can find a phase of our life transformed.  Prior to these transformations, we can find ourselves bored, tired or restless for something new and different to begin.  Those who can adapt to the changes will experience a renewal of life and those who stand as a mighty oak may find themselves broken.  It is a time to be flexible where one has been rigid or where a person has been too malleable; it is a time to hold their ground.

  As daunting as this may seem, rest assured it is a time of breathing in new youthful, life energy; a time of discovery, excitement and opportunity!

There are many areas of their lives where people may feel this shift in life depending on their natal chart. As 2019 progresses, the people born from the 18th of any month through the 26 th, will be the ones feeling the pressure of Uranus’ mighty energy changing their identity, will and intention. 

 As we bid farewell to 2018, I wish many benevolent blessings to all of us in 2019!  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone!

NOVEMBER......WHAT'S UP!

I pull my head out of the cave, looked around and asked “Is it safe to come out yet?”.  So much has changed and yet things still appear to be somewhat the same! 

In the month of October everything started moving again after being stagnated throughout the summer.  

Lovely, and normally kind, Venus went retrograde on October 5.  Venus is about love, money, beauty and kindness; however, when it retrogrades it may act more like Mars,(aggression, anger, war, bullying and yet, courageous at times). We can see the expression of these emotions throughout October and up to the events of  recent shootings in Pennsylvania and California as well as the emotionally charged elections.

This month, the 16th of November promises a shift as Venus goes direct in the morning and things begin to move forward.  (sigh)  

Don’t get too comfortable though the evening of the 16th Mercury goes retrograde!  Unless you have Mercury retrograde either in your natal chart or in what is called a progressed chart, this is not the best time for making hard or long lasting decisions!  For you folks born with this configuration, you are finally going to be able to be heard.  It is your time to shine like the genius you are!

For the rest of us, any choices, conclusions, rulings may simply have to be adjusted and/or basically dropped. It is also not a great time for executing contracts unless they have been thoroughly and properly vetted.

Mercury rules communications of all kinds, cell phones, travel, cars, etc.  You get the picture.  People can make incorrect assumptions when reading emails or misunderstand what a person is trying to convey.  Have patience!  The most vulnerable times are the 15th, 16th and 17th.

 Be more alert than normal when driving and be prepared for delays.  

If this were not enough, we have one more event this month with Neptune going direct on the 24th . This is the planet that connects us and yet can be expressed as deception, delusion, trickery and making things seem worse than what they are.  This planet can bring in sadness as well.

In what universe could this be good?  The other side of this powerful and illusive planet is true compassion and also trusting what you know to be real.  Meditation and prayer help to see things more clearly.  

In the days leading up to Neptune going direct, it is very likely we will see the surfacing of any hidden or misleading statements, as well as any deception in the stock market or the government. 

The 23rd, 24th and 25th of November can be the most susceptible times.

Faith, love and compassion are always the virtues we can offer to this world.

Be kind and sweet to oneself.  2018 is nearly over……..!

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"TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON!"

Welcome September!  Oh, yes!

 Welcome Virgo!

 Goodbye to a lovely but changeable summer!

I feel relieved already don’t you? 

All the signs are in all Astrological Charts!  So when I hear someone say, “Oooo, I don’t like (pick a sign)”, I hear, “I don’t like those qualities of the sign in me!”

Depending on your time of birth, Virgo falls in one area of your life or the planets we came in to this world with can play out in Virgo’s house.  Either way, Virgo does have an influence on us and how we use energy and how it plays out in our individual life.

Me, I love Virgo!  It is possesses that part of us who sees detail and wants to fine tune things as we are looking for perfection all the time!

Alas, Virgo is already pretty perfect!  The weather certainly is even perfect this time of the year; cooler days and pleasant evenings.  It is the harvest time and gathering time of the year.

In its finest, the Virgonian side of us gives great feedback.  Sometimes, however, we find Virgo energy taking the form of criticism instead.  Either way, it is with the hope of becoming greater!  I have found in my own life, great feedback is far more productive!

Virgo rules the senses and yes, they are very refined.  Hearing, seeing, taste and smell all become more acute!  Many Virgos have the ability to play music by ear!  All around the senses are far more enhanced.  Examples of talents would be great photographers, singers, chefs as well as editors!

Virgo rules the assimilation system in the body.  Frequently, the Virgo energy calls for very particular foods to be eaten; otherwise we may see a variety of allergies appear!  There is an attribute of sensitivity to everything dealing with the senses.

Service and knowing how to serve are second nature to the Virgo.

Mother Teresa has 6 of her planets in Virgo.  She continues to be the example of a person serving this world with love and no nonsense.  What a great model she was!

As a boss, the Virgo will work alongside his or her employees.  Because of their abilities for detail, they have the capability to show and teach each step of the way.

Which brings me to the supreme virtue of Virgos; the quality of discernment!  In Virgo’s greatest manifestation, discernment trumps discrimination, criticism or disapproval.

Generally the Virgo energy can be shy when backed into a corner.   Yet, Virgo is that part of all us where we establish boundaries.    The word “NO” is usually told to us with style, in order to keep boundaries from being crossed.

Where would we be without these great talents?  Perfect? Oh, yes!

In fact, this is the ultimate perspective we can have by recognizing, how very naturally Virgo exists within us!

So HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL THE VIRGOS IN THE WORLD!

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OH AUGUST, RETROGRADE, RETROGRADE, RETROGRADE, ETC,

OH AUGUST, RETROGRADE, RETROGRADE, RETROGRADE, ETC, ETC, ETC?

Half way through this month, I have decided to write a blog about what has been going on and what is coming up for us!

 In astrological terms, we have Mercury retrograde, Uranus now retrograde, Mars continues to be retrograde, Saturn retrograde, Neptune retrograde and yes, but no way least, Pluto retrograde!

My goodness!  Retrograde is an apparent motion of moving backwards regarding the speed of a planet in relationship to the Earth.  The best analogy is two trains passing one another and one appears to be moving in the opposite direction.  Retrograde also means retiring or retreating.

Along with another eclipse on August the 11th, this month has been challenging in many areas of our lives as a whole and in our personal lives, depending upon what energy is being activated in a person’s natal chart.

Old patterns, memories, unfinished business has been up front and in our face so to speak.  With Mercury retrograde it is truly a time for exploring options, gathering information, trial and error to find solutions.  For most people, after Mercury goes direct, making a more lasting decision will be more beneficial.  Mercury will go direct on August 19th.

This month we will see some changes with Mercury and Mars going direct.  These two planets will be a time of moving forward with our decisions and the feeling of stagnation will be lifted. 

If you begin to notice people or yourself becoming impatience, annoyed, or plain old angry, you can be sure Mars, the planet of war and courage will be moving into a direct movement.  As the end of August approaches, this can be more and more evident.

The best part of August, however, comes with the planet or energy of Venus, blessing us, in one or two areas of our lives, depending on a natal chart.   This occurrence happens once every 18 months for a period of 4 to 5 months.    Here is where boons can take place with little or no effort!  Smooth sailing and minimizing troubles in other regions of our lives.  Thank you Venus!

Finally, all these fluctuations will guide us into the month of September, where yes, more adjusts will be on their way!

Many blessings to us all!

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Oh July! Eclipses, Mercury Retrograde and What Else????

Hello everyone and welcome to July!

Where to start?  First let me list what changes are taking place this month and then the explanation!

Jupiter going direct on the 10th

2 eclipses (12th and 27th)

Mercury Retrograde July 27th

Each one of these astrological formations can have significant outcomes.  Let’s take Jupiter to begin with.  Jupiter is beneficial, larger than life in many ways.  It is benevolent and carries no malice of its self, however, when Jupiter touches any energy (planet), it can only exaggerate what is already there.  An example of this would be if Jupiter touches Mars in a person’s chart and who is angry, the anger can get magnified.   When a planet changes direction, those days leading up to that date, we can feel pressured.  That is when a planet goes "direct or retrograde" which is the apparent motion in relationship to the speed of a planet and the speed of planet Earth.

Eclipses tend to express ENDINGS under different circumstances.  We have a Solar (new moon) on the 12th and a Lunar (full moon) on the 27th.   Each pair of eclipses carries with them their own astrological arrangements.  The rule of thumb is an event taking place in a person’s life, if their astrological birth chart is being activated by the eclipse, is two weeks before and two weeks after the event; giving us a 6 week interval of time of influence.

This particular pair of eclipse will be dealing with unhappy news about relationships and friendships. Unexpected events as well can occur, however, even if things look gloomy, the results will ultimately be positive.  

Finally, let’s talk about Mercury retrograde.  Talk is definitely a key word for Mercury!  Communications, communications, communications are the concerns when Mercury retrogrades.  Mercury governs cell phones, decisions, plane trips, cars, etc.  The retrograde motion seems to cause turmoil for most people.  There are exceptions to this rule and which is a person who has Mercury retrograde in the Astrological chart. 

Mercury retrograde is going back over and revisiting choices previously made, from July 10th on until July 27th.  It is a time, after Mercury retrogrades, to be guarded with driving, purchases, contracts, unless of course, Mercury is retrograde in your chart. 

It is a year of great change and challenges!  Alas, August will also carry its fluctuations.  Most importantly, we have the opportunity to keep on moving, changing and evolving!

Welcome June the Longest Month of the Year??

Welcome to June, the month with the longest day of the year.

With the changes we have already witnessed and the changes taken place this month, we may see it as the longest month of the year!

In the past couple of months, April and May, we have seen Mercury (communications) go direct,

Saturn ( reaping and sowing) go retrograde, Pluto (re-doing, power plays) go retrograde and the most powerful change, Uranus (earthquakes, sudden changes) move into a new sign, Taurus (money, music and self -worth) for the first time since 1935!  I am tired already!

Perhaps I should explain the meaning of the “retrograde” movement is before we look at June.

It astrological terms, it is a time when we reconsider some of our past decisions or actions we have performed.  It can also include those issues we didn’t act on at all.   All this takes place internally if our individual energy or astrological configuration is being touched by all a retrograde movement.  Otherwise, we can observe what changes are happening in politics, stock market, and Mother Earth herself.

Uranus, of course, represents new, exciting, different and sudden changes dealing with money, music, the arts, self-worth and most of all, gratitude.  Uranus says “out with the old and in with the new”!  Uranus transits are a time for flexibility and allow us to see what is going to stay and what maybe temporary!

So back to June and what can we expect this month?  

Neptune, the planet of deception and illusion makes its retrograde turn on June 18th.   This “God of the Seas” planet can make things look worse than what they are as well as bringing things to light that has been hidden.  The days leading up to this change can be most intense.  Many times, people can be completely deluded at this time.

Watch out for truths being revealed about the stock market and politics.  We can see where we, as a people, have been deceived.  Grrrrrrrr!

On the 26th of June, Mars, the planet of war goes retrograde for the first time in 2 1/2 years!  This is where will see action and change!  The area that Mars activates in a person’s  astrological chart, will be a place of great activity for 6 months.  For the general public, Mars can generate anger, proving the ego is right but Mars can be immense courage!  Again the days leading up to this can have people as a whole, aggressive and irritated!

Blessings to us, until next time!

Welcome April and the Sweet Changes!

Welcome Spring, Welcome Home from Spring Break and Welcome to the month of April!

April Fool’s Day on Easter and Passover, definitely an interesting way to welcome the month April.

Have you notice Mercury is retrograde?  Yes, since the 22nd of March.   This curious, decision making, communitive planet has been causing us to re-evaluate events and choices we have made.  Don’t worry though Mercury goes direct on April 15th!   What does this mean from an Astrological perspective?

Whatever conclusions we have come to, we may change our minds.  Spending time gathering information or window shopping can be some of the best use of Mercury while still in retrograde.  Once Mercury goes direct, for most people, it is probably a more suitable time for final decisions.  There are exceptions to this rule, such as a person was born with Mercury retrograde in their natal astrological blueprint.

So what more can we expect in April as the weather shifts from winter to spring?   The planet Saturn will also change directions this month along with mighty Pluto.  Watch changes in the stock market as directional shifts seems to influence the energy of money!

Saturn being the task master and the energy of “reaping what we have sowed”, slows everything down to generate a balance whether we recognize the need for it or not. 

This time is a new beginning for Capricorns born December 29 through the 31st who will be reaping from the last 30 years of their lives.  Remember the word balance.   As April 17th approaches, it would not be unusual to feel the pressure Saturn can bring.

We conclude the month of April with one more change as Pluto will also go retrograde on April 22nd.  Pluto is a powerful energy of destruction and renewal.  Pluto destroys those patterns and circumstances that have out lived their purpose and either need to be discarded or redone in a new and more evolved way.   Pluto can sometimes feel like a slow death is occurring in society and in our personal lives.

Of course this would make sense since Uranus will be moving into Taurus for the first time 84 years in the month of May!   We are at the end of patterns that began in 1935.  

So as we prepare for new beginnings, it is always a good time to learn to dance with the stars.

Blessings till next time!