Spring Readings ~ Client Appreciation Special
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Friday, March 13, 2015
Spring Readings ~ Client Appreciation Special!
Sunday, March 8, 2015
Celebrating Women: Special Readings TODAY
Divine Feminine Intuitive Readings ~ Special Sliding Scale Today! |
| Sophia Rises, by Heather |
Hello dear readers!
Today is a very special, if little-known, holiday. March 8 is International Women's Day.
Originally launched in 1909 as International Working Women's Day, the holiday has expanded on political and social themes to include love, respect, and appreciation of women across the globe.
Let's take a moment to honor our beautiful sisters, daughters, mothers, and female friends... and the men who love them!
Divine Feminine Intuitive Readings ~ Special Sliding Scale Offer
Book a reading for yourself or a friend or family member (yes, our beloved men are included!) at a sliding scale rate ~ pay what you can ~ today, March 8, only*.
Spread the word and share the love - pass it on!
Erin Reese
*Appointment can be made for a later date.
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| Momentum by Alexandra Ross |
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| Ghajar Persian Dancer quilt by LaDan Abosein |
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| When Beauty Blooms by Leni Kae |
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| Artemis by Susan Cowen |
One of my favorite feminist songs celebrating women is by Peter Gabriel with Paula Cole, "Shaking the Tree." Listen and enjoy here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fCpVJGZjvQ
Turning the tide, you are on the incoming wave
Turning the tide, you know you are nobody's slave
Turning the tide, you know you are nobody's slave
Find your sisters and brothers
Who can hear all the truth in what you say
They can support you when you're on your way
It's your day - a woman's day
They can support you when you're on your way
It's your day - a woman's day
~ Peter Gabriel, "Shaking the Tree"
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Full Moon in Virgo: Healing the Victim Wound
On Thursday, March 5, we have a Full Moon in the mutable
earth sign of Virgo, sign of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health and hygiene. Improvement-oriented Moon in
Virgo often carries a tone of delivering a great deal of external and internal
criticism – dishing it out, but can we take it? Ironically, Virgo is also highly
sensitive, and during this lunation, any old wounds or buttons that remain in us – our weak spots – might
be called to the surface for healing, once and for all.
Venus, Mars, and
Uranus are all are nestled together in independent, outspoken Aries, all conjunct the transiting Moon’s South Node, taking direct action to help us
release the past. In order to help us break the bond with our personal and collective histories, there is an element of challenge in the
air. This will more than likely manifest as someone or something testing you in
a manner that you thought was resolved long ago.
“The wound is the place where the light enters you.” ~ Rumi
People, authorities, institutions,
groups, and loved ones might be suddenly in our face, out of the blue for no
apparent reason, kicking sand in our face. (We could even be tested by outdated parts of our own psyche.) While the confrontation might be
painful, or we’re thrown way off-kilter for a moment, we must trust that the
Universe – Life Itself – knows what it’s doing to be bringing this old sore
spot up once again.
An adjustment is required here. We must grow up even more. See if there’s
still a speck of that weak victim spot left inside of you, still vulnerable. This
wound may be Virgo related: “I’m not perfect. I’m not good enough.” More than likely, there are bound to be tones of self-doubt or self-criticism. These
leave us susceptible to outside attack, and therefore must be transformed.
The current planetary picture indicates that unless we are uncomfortably challenged,
we won’t do the work of giving up the wound. So how do we let it go? How do we
heal? Each case is different, yet more than likely, the remedy will involve a
tremendous amount of Piscean self-compassion. We have the Sun conjunct Neptune and Chiron, the Wounded Healer in watery Pisces
opposing this Full Moon. That’s a whole flood of grace coming our way in the sign of Unconditional Love. Liken this to a spiritual infusion offering a
local anesthetic to help take the edge off.
Remember, the fearsome individual or entity that is baring
its teeth like a scary warrior is challenging you for a very specific reason:
so you can come home to being even more of your SELF. You don’t have to FIX yourself.
You are whole just as you are, perfectly imperfect and beautiful in your own unique way.
This is a time where any harmful, unconscious bonds that we
have made earlier in this lifetime with those who have abused or harmed us can
be broken. This is the end of the perpetrator-victim cycle. You might be shown
how you’ve previously allowed yourself to be taken advantage of sexually, financially,
professionally, socially. Then, a situation arises to reenact the same cycle,
only this time, you’re conscious of it.
Awaken, beware, and be aware. Practice your internal
martial arts and be savvy and agile enough to not let the dagger in. It's not your stuff to take on. You can turn your back
on this monster once and for all. You don’t even have to give them the privilege of a
fight or the luxury of your attention; you walk out the door and leave them there, alone and stunned. They do
not get to access any more of your power. You are done.
Such is the potential of our Full Moon in Virgo. This is the
last lunation before the culminating Pluto-Uranus cardinal square of March 15-17. We are in
final days of preparation for a big growth spurt, and the more awareness we can bring during this
evolutionary push, the better.
Do you need more insight as to how the planets are affecting
you? Contact Erin for a personal astro-intuitive consultation via phone,
Skype, or email here.
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Spiritual Awakening and Piscean Power
Spiritual Awakening and Piscean Power
There is a great deal of spiritual power available to us over the next month. We are under the auspices of last week’s fascinating New Moon falling on the very last seconds of the final degree of Aquarius. This New Moon was so cusp-y that astrologers the world over debated whether it actually fell in Aquarius, the futuristic visionary, or Pisces, the sign of ultimate dissolving. In my direct experience and intuitive downloading, I have come to understand that it is BOTH.
Pisces is the non-dual, mutable water sign of the Fishes
where All Is One – no joke – and where Ultimate Power lies. The New Moon tone
of Aquarius brings the straightforwardness that can help us see the truth; the Water
Bearer gives us the models, the tools, to surrender into Oneness without losing
the plot. In the heavens right now, the major theme is surrendering the ego to
What Is. And, on
February 25 we have the Sun conjunct Neptune, ruler of Pisces, also in the
non-dual sign of the Fishes, pointing to more letting go into the numinous plenum.
Make no mistake: Pisces has an incredible amount of power
and energy available as a mutable water sign. Think of the sea, her tides, and
the force of a tsunami. It’s all fine and dandy in oceanic Oneness but put a monumental
push behind it and you’ve got yourself a major life and earth-changing event. This
prepares us for the ultimate evolutionary ratchet forward as we are building up
to the final exact square of Uranus-Pluto on March 16. Remaining in the
non-separate Cosmic Flow will make it much easier to accept the stretches,
changes, and challenges this cardinal square summons in our individual and
collective consciousness. As a result, a tremendous amount of spiritual power
is in our midst, available to us when the small “me” simply gets out of the
way.
Clearing the Kundalini Pathway
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| Sadhu temple, Ayodhya, India |
Apropos of last week’s Aquarius/Pisces New Moon theme, on
Monday, February 16, we had the 24-hour celebration of Maha Shivaratri – great
night of Shiva, one of the most important festivals on the lunar calendar.
Shiva is the ultimate All-That-Is deity, dancing his eternal tandava of creation and destruction. With
over one billion individuals in the world identifying as Hindus or followers of
yogic traditions, even if we don’t know about Shivaratri, the impact of the
festival is going to ripple out through the airwaves and reach our collective unconscious.
One of the main legends of Shivaratri is the night of the
marriage of Shiva to his consort Shakti (Parvati). This is often symbolized by
the intertwining of serpents, the Kundalini energy coiled at the base of the
spine, in the root chakra. Kundalini rises up the spinal column through the
sushumna nadi, which flows between the ida (related to yin) and pingala
(related to yang) nadis. These are the male and female energy lines, or
meridians, represented as serpents.
The rising of the Kundalini is a healing force in our
body-mind and it is essential to spiritual awakening, which is why the caduceus
symbol of medicine shows this very union. When the Kundalini completes
purification of the energy centers, or chakras, in the body-mind organism, the
two energy lines culminate in a marriage of Shiva Shakti at the Third Eye. At
this point, enlightenment is available to the individual, and the crown chakra
can open to receive graceful union with the divine, or cosmic consciousness.
To facilitate the healthy flow of Kundalini energy –
symbolized by this marriage of Shiva and Shakti, the intertwining serpents – we
can clear out whatever is in the way of
optimum flow in these energy columns. This increases the amount of spiritual
power AND protection. During Shivaratri, and anytime it is intuitively needed,
devotees and yogis often fast for one to several days to increase the amount of
energy available to them to connect to the Divine. Cleansing is a great way to
reboot the connection to Spirit, and to give the body a break. What is
important is that you clear out whatever is in the way of creating space in
that main central energy column – the shumana nadi – literally or symbolically.
Take out the garbage – address relationships, finances, health, and household
clutter. Consider it the most important spring cleaning you’ll ever do in your
life.
Once we have mastered physical and psychological well-being,
life is more satisfying with more spiritual power available to us. The human
striving toward self-actualization and transcendence is totally natural and
ultimately fulfilling. What awaits you? Liberation. It is so worth the
striving. Spiritual Awakening is completely
available to those who surrender totally. If you are ready to meet awakening, to be free from suffering, know that it is totally
possible in this lifetime.*
As Aquarian philosopher Ken Wilber says about authentic
transformation: “The self is not made content; the self is made toast.” Surrender the small self to the
Self – let go completely – and gain the Universe in return.
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Client Appreciation Readings ~ Love Special
Now through February 19!
Erin Reese
is an author, spiritual guide, astrologer, and modern psychic reader based in the San
Francisco Bay Area. She works with clients all over the world. For
readings and spiritual counseling by Skype, phone or email, contact her
directly. She can be reached at erin@erinreese.com.
"My Love Does It Good..." (musical interlude)
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"My Love Does It Good..." (musical interlude)
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Full Moon in Leo: Shine Your Love Light
Tonight, we have a fiery Full Moon in the lionhearted sign
of Leo. It is a fabulous influence, once we get past the overwhelming largesse of the whole thing. The Moon is conjunct the grand expander
planet Jupiter, also in Leo, granting Luna emotional superpowers this week.
Loving Leo is ruled by the heart. You may feel both the pain
and the beauty of Big Love at this time. Most of us will feel the urge to
self-express. Our hearts will be stretched wider, our emotions will range from
tears to laughter to overwhelming joy to pure “Wow! I’m alive!” This is exhilarating
stuff. Our need to share the love will move us, no doubt, to great
outpourings. Direct it to those who can receive, receive, receive your gifts.
Beware the Naysayers
There is an important caveat to all this grand heart opening – and that
is, “Beware the Naysayers.”
There is a karmic yod happening during this Full Moon, so some discomfort is unavoidable as we expand. A yod is formed when three planets form an isosceles triangle. This yod occurs between Pluto in Capricorn, the Full Moon in Leo, and Mars/Chiron conjunct in Pisces. A yod brings the need for major adjustments that are evolutionary in scope. We can expect deep, transformational (Pluto) healing activity during this Moon that may bring up past hurts with a potential sting (Mars/Chiron in Pisces). In other words, we are very likely to get challenged for our self-expression (Leo Moon).
There is a karmic yod happening during this Full Moon, so some discomfort is unavoidable as we expand. A yod is formed when three planets form an isosceles triangle. This yod occurs between Pluto in Capricorn, the Full Moon in Leo, and Mars/Chiron conjunct in Pisces. A yod brings the need for major adjustments that are evolutionary in scope. We can expect deep, transformational (Pluto) healing activity during this Moon that may bring up past hurts with a potential sting (Mars/Chiron in Pisces). In other words, we are very likely to get challenged for our self-expression (Leo Moon).
It is easy for an astrologer to say during a Full Moon in
Leo to say “Go big! Shine bright!” Yes, but we have to protect our hearts, because
there are the naysayers who will always feel the need to correct you. This is subtle
undermining. Remember the phrase: “Those who can, do; those who can’t, teach.” If
you find yourself tempted to get teacherly or preachy, giving unsolicited
feedback, make sure you’re not alienating those who may just simply benefit
from old-fashioned acceptance and love. And shield yourself from anyone else who tries pulling that buzzkill business on you.
We still have Mercury
in Retrograde until February 11, the fly in the ointment causing
communication snafus. Perhaps you’ve noticed the old “foot in mouth” syndrome has
been popping up, or perhaps you’re having a hard time thinking clearly. Mercury
in retrograde can result in more misunderstandings than usual. Do your best to
be quick-footed around sticky situations. Instead of reacting to create more of
a landslide of arguments or hurt feelings, try being flexible.
Mercury is in Aquarius, a fixed air sign. While
brilliant in flashes of insight, this energy can be stubborn. Aquarius can lean toward
objectivity so much it forgets that feelings may be involved. People
aren’t computers and even if you think you’re just being “right,” “clear,” or “correcting,”
it can come across as insensitive or overbearing. Be especially cautious about the
emails you press the Send button on. Read them over carefully first. There is a real human being on the other side.
With the Sun transiting in Aquarius at this Leo lunation,
the personal freedom to self-express is crucial, and it should be for the good
of the whole. The bigger your light, the bigger the chance you’ll be criticized,
the more flack you are likely to receive. Don’t
pay any attention to it. If you’ve done your inner work, you’re connected
to heart and soul. Your intention is pure, so soldier on. Keep expressing in
your own unique, offbeat and upbeat fashion.Shine on, superstar. The love light of this Full Moon is gorgeous. Just like you.
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