New Moon in Libra: Back in Balance

Tonight and tomorrow, September 23-24, we have a New Moon in the air sign of Libra, sign of the Balancing Scales. All New Moons ask us to start again, and this is a special lunation in that we are literally turning over a new leaf with the Fall Equinox upon us as well. The season is changing within and without. It is time to ask, what do we need to bring into our lives, our lifestyles, and our relationships in order to get back into balance?

Libra is a cardinal sign, signifying initiative energy, and the Moon falls on the first degree – two more clues that we’re due for a fresh start. Not only that: Pluto, the Great Transformer, has just turned Direct on September 22 after a six-month retrograde in which his powerful energy was restricted. Whew. Now we can at least get on with the show when it comes to making utter and total changes, rebirths large and small which will impact our lives to the core. So if you need surgery, a home renovation, a healing cleanse, a tax overhaul, a new psychotherapist – this fall is the time to let it in, or out, as the case may be.

Now, let’s turn to the New Moon in the sign of the Scales, and find out what we’re being asked to contemplate, integrate, and commit to (for lover Libra loves commitments!).

THE DANCE OF RELATIONSHIP

Libra wants us to cultivate harmonious surroundings and relationships in order to feel good. Libra thrives off relationship, whether we’re talking a spouse, a business partner, a date, or a family member, and requires equilibrium. The challenge for us during this New Moon is to NOT look for the balance and fairness in the externals of our relationships. Trying to find ultimate feel-good pleasantness between two people can be effective, but improving communication techniques goes so far. Absolute equipoise is an ideal; we need to allow for humans being, well, human. Like an airplane flying to Hawaii over the Pacific, you may be off exact course 99% of the time, with tiny or big wavering depending on air stream, weather, equipment, etc. But you will get there.

Eventually, the peace we are looking for MUST come from our own inner nature. Libra teaches us we much balance head with heart. This can be difficult to learn and integrate. Often, men are challenged, through genes and conditioning, to drop swiftly into their heart center. Conversely, women are typically more comfortable and conditioned to thrive in their feeling nature. Yes, this makes women often appear “hyper-sensitive,” and men come across as “insensitive” or arrogant when they are rationalizing. Can the twain ever meet? Regardless of gender, there is a gap to bridge in order to come back into balance. Perhaps both parties can become nimbler at shifting between head and heart to facilitate inner and outer harmony.

You may ask yourself, do you become emotionally distraught when harmony is disrupted? Do you lean so much toward approval, pleasantness and feeling good that you get caught off-guard, creating issues in your relationships? Are you swayed toward favoring one way of seeing, thinking, behaving, perceiving, feeling versus the other? There’s your balance bugaboo, every time! This is not inquiry for the meek of heart. The New Moon in Libra asks us to both face our orientation conditioning and detach from it. Absolute harmony is, ultimately, an inside job.

BODILY HARMONY

Tree pose in Thailand

For some of us, coming back into balance could literally mean just that: upping our yoga, dance or movement classes in order to facilitate bodily harmony. Tai Chi, Qi Gong, dynamic meditation techniques – any physical practice that integrates mind and body will do – even breathing consciously while working in the garden or raking leaves! Inner equipoise translates quickly into outer grace.

Even if you’re not a big yogi, one very simple pose that you can practice this autumn is tree pose (vriksasana) – fitting for fall, honoring the changing colors of our foliage friends outside. See how your balance improves with practice; eventually, you’ll be able to stand in tree pose, arms overhead, with your eyes closed. Start by gradually looking up at the ceiling more while you’re in the posture. Once you’ve stabilized in tree pose, effortlessly move into dancer’s pose (natarajasana) without dropping your foot to the floor first. Natarajasana, honoring Shiva performing his eternal dance of creation and destruction as well as beauty, poise, grace.

Perfect for Libra.

Practicing yoga at home. India, 2010

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Full Moon in Pisces: Emotional Sensitivity

Chiron the Wounded Healer

Tonight and tomorrow, September 8 and 9, we have a Full Moon in the mutable water sign of Pisces, non-dual sign of the Fishes. Full Moons shed light and potency in order to bring conscious awareness to a part of our life that we need to look at more closely. Full Moons are often emotional, and this week’s lunation is particularly so. We may feel delicate, touchy, hypersensitive. It is not the time to push the river. It is time to lay off and go easy on people, including family, friends, housemates, lovers, coworkers and especially ourselves.

It is a good time to practice restraint of pen and tongue, as words may act as swords now. Mercury, the communicator planet, is in a challenging square aspect to Pluto, ruler of the depths and underworld. Expressing what we feel and think in a useful manner might not come easily at this time. Whatever is hidden in the dark corners of our minds may be clamoring to come forth, but we may not know how to bring it out gracefully. Mercury is in Libra, the Scales of Justice, so diplomacy is strove for; yet, Pluto is in authoritarian Capricorn, challenging our sense of equality and harmony. Further turning up the heat is Uranus in fiery Aries, opposing Mercury and squaring Pluto. Volatility and surprise, rash outbursts are possible so it will help much if we can cool our jets and wait for the emotional wave to pass before lashing out. Also, we can try to forgive others for being upsetting or defensive, too.

Venus is traveling through Virgo right now, opposing dreamy, non-committal Neptune in Pisces. Venus, goddess of love, art, and wealth, in the sign of Virgo can be – well – picky and pick on her loved ones, even if she means well and is only trying to offer helpful fixes. Are we trying to improve our family members, our partners, ourselves ad nauseam? Perhaps this is a good time to let things go, let others do it their own funny-to-us way. Does it matter how the toilet paper is placed on the roll? Can’t the dishes sit in the sink once in a while? Can the article be published even if it's not a Pulitzer prizewinner? Who cares, really?

Perfectly Imperfect

Why are we so sensitive right now? Perhaps it is because, when it comes to heart and soul, we need to feel it to heal it. This Pisces Full Moon is tightly conjunct the asteroid Chiron, known as the Wounded Healer. When Chiron is involved, we may find old wounds reopened, and get easily hurt. In mythology, Chiron was a centaur who suffered a wound that never totally healed, but his persistent search for a remedy motivated Chiron his whole life. He taught and assisted so many other gods and humans and creatures along the journey.  Chiron reminds us that although a complete solution may not be possible, we still must do something about it. It’s not going to be perfect, it just has to be good enough.

Creative, unstructured Full Moon in Pisces can be a messy time within and without – and sometimes being disheveled is a part of the mysterious process of life. Just look at Nature: we find glory and grace in the incongruous, random swaths of color and vitality everywhere. Can we find the beauty in our own pain and imperfection in the same way?


Chiron and the Moon in Pisces are receiving help in a trine aspect from the planet Saturn in Scorpio at this time. Saturn asks us to try and build worldly structures to support the spirit now, as well as our sensitive homes and bodies. It may not be perfect, and we may never entirely get our needs and wants met. But, does an unattainable ideal of perfection need to get in the way of our happiness in the present moment? Absolutely not.

Look at the possibilities of what you can do, what you can make happen in your given situation. Remember to not fight the inevitable. Accepting the things we cannot change frees us to focus on the things we can. Also, Pisces rules the dream time, so we may find guidance and solace in our nightly journeys. What symbols are passing through your dream life? Are you sensing a theme? What are you processing?  Look for clues bubbling up from the unconscious.

Let the Pisces Moon show us how we can accept others, ourselves and situations as they are - a little disheveled, a little wounded, and a whole lot of beautiful. Revel in the enormity of life: just perfect – even when it’s not.

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New Moon in Virgo: Disciplined Action

 

On Monday, August 25, we have a New Moon in Virgo, the mutable, rational earth sign. It’s no surprise that Virgo season is typically “Back to School” time around the world. Kids of all ages return to their education, whether in an actual classroom or by gearing up for a new work cycle after the Labor Day holidays.

Ruled by information-savvy, rational Mercury, Virgo energy brings us into alignment with the practical, discerning mind. Unlike connection-making air sign Gemini, who is also Mercury-ruled, earthy Virgo carefully filters input, deriving the most pertinent points. Virgo then rolls up its sleeves and takes the organized data into the world to get down to business in a useful, formative manner.

And that’s what we’re asked to do now: look at the details of our lives, and get down to business. Where are we being called to be of service in a hands-on fashion? Where do we need to go back to work, or back to school as the case may be? Where and how do we need to get organized?

We can establish good foundations and systems in our lives right now, preparing for the Harvest Moon in two weeks, in dreamy, boundless Pisces. Only when we have sound structures in our lives can we then trust the flow. With effective and tested systems, we will be able to make good use of the imagination and expansiveness sure to come during the September 8th Full Moon in Pisces.

So get your calendaring up to date, your software installed, your proposals outlined, your tool shed de-cluttered, your kitchen cupboards organized. You’re going to want to do it by the first week of September, making best use of the helping-hand New Moon in Virgo.

DISCIPLINED ACTION

We have an important planetary aspect occurring right now that corroborates this New Moon energy: Saturn, the karmic cop, is exactly conjunct (aligned with) Mars, the action-instigator, in Scorpio. These two have their differences, to be sure, but with a lot of awareness and disciplined action, one can move big mountains utilizing their combined energies. Saturn requires us to work within the world, the maya of life. He asks for structure, organization, long-term goals and gives us the capacity to do hard work. He wants us to make the most of our relatively short life on this planet and add meaning to the mix – to leave our legacy.

Mars, on the other hand, offers drive, free will, and power to get things done. You can see where their union can be a great match! The push-pull danger, however, can come from frustration when our impulsive, spontaneous Mars natures and passions are slowed down by curmudgeonly Saturn.

The solution? Use Mars’ energy, vitality, and action to run a marathon, not a sprint. Whatever you’re working toward and implementing at this New Moon in Virgo, make sure it’s got longevity, purpose, meaning, and depth. Let’s not forget these two planets are currently in Scorpio – the rebirth sign of deep investigations, sex, death, and emotional intimacy/intensity...

If you’re getting flack in your feedback, slow down and breathe. Check to be sure you’re not exhibiting impatience due to lack of trust in the process. Ask Sir Saturn what you need to implement or change in order to evolve and capitalize upon red planet Mars’ power. Once you get that key data point in place, your world will hum along much more smoothly.

In sum, at this time of New Moon in Virgo, remember: long-term planning and projects are favored, along with attention to detail, tempered and effective action, and patience. Hard work will be asked of you, but there is a guaranteed payout at the end of the road. You can achieve anything right now, so long as you apply the Virgo discriminating mind to it! Have fortitude and confidence that your ambition and dedication will enable to you to successfully launch a completely new chapter in your life, leaving a legacy that is uniquely yours.

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Full Moon in Aquarius: The Way I Are

Hundertwasser

It’s your thing. Do what you wanna do.

I can’t tell ya who to sock it to.

 ~ The Isley Brothers (1969)

Today, August 10, we have a Full Moon in the freedom-lovin’ air sign of Aquarius, the Water Bearer. During this time of loonier lunar energy, we are meant to reflect on our own quirks and individual brand of liberty. If there’s anything the sign of Aquarius is hooked on, it’s personal freedom! With the Water Bearer, anything goes – and yep, I mean you can do anything and it's fine with them, as long as it does not impinge upon their ability to do whatever they want, too!

At this ‘let your freak flag fly’ Full Moon of August, we can ask ourselves, what does it mean to confidently do our own thing? And, at the same time: how do we tolerate others who are unyielding in doing things their way? Perhaps it all boils down to “live and let live.”

TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE

Aquarius energy is truthful, independent, ahead of its time, and may not make sense to everyone else. Aquarius marches to her own drum, dances to her own didgeridoo. She is a fixed, committed sign, and playing by her own rules, she gets the job done! If your Aquarius (Sun, Rising, Moon) or Uranian-influenced friend, lover, boss or employee tells you that he or she is going to do something, you can be 99% sure it’s going to happen. Finishing is one of the Water Bearer’s greatest attributes. It’s an integrity thing.

We all carry Aquarius in our birth charts somewhere. It is the visionary voice within that encourages us to be offbeat and be firm in our convictions. It's our special niche of life, where we must do things differently than the rest of the herd. If we remember that we are all part Aquarius, we can be a whole lot more tolerant of other people’s idiosyncrasies. They’re not trying to be annoying; they’re just being themselves.

Aquarius flouts any rule that does not make good sense to them, on that particular day. It doesn’t matter if something is considered right or wrong according to contemporary society. It has to abide by a higher law, an ideal that Aquarius sees will truly benefit the world and the self, at that moment in time. Otherwise, forget it.

I should know: I’m an Aquarius, and so is my partner. Neither of us will budge a millimeter to move on something unless it makes sense to us, to our ideals. We ain’t moving, baby, unless the principal is sound. If that checks out, well, then, you’ve got a committed teammate, no question!

THE WAY I ARE

 In preparation for today’s article, I revisited a tome of the great astrologer Linda Goodman, one of my inspirations. In Love Signs, Linda reminds me that Aquarius is not trying to be cruel or obstinate when they don’t compromise with the world’s needs or requests. Not at all. It’s just that Aquarius, quite simply, cannot do that which he or she is not designed to do. It is the quintessential sign of independence, through and through.

Banksy

Aquarius lives on hunches and Uranian intuition. At this time of the Full Moon, trust that people are answering a higher calling, a pull toward the Future.

If I say I must do something that seems particularly strange, trust that I am following a knowing in my soul. I have vision. I have integrity. I have commitment. I am an Aquarius, after all, and when I give you my word, it’s sprinkled with stardust and solid as a space rock.

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AUGUST 2014 ASTRO-TAROT Forecast by Erin Reese

ERIN REESE'S ASTRO-TAROT MESSAGES

AUGUST 2014 

  

Dear friends,

I’m pleased to present your Astro-Tarot sign-by-sign forecasts for the month of August!

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Now, let’s look at the Forecast for August!

For best results, as always, be sure to read for your Sun, Moon and Rising Sign!

After purifying my Universal Waite Tarot deck and calling upon my guides, here are my channeled messages for August 2014:

ARIES:

XIII - DEATH

Some spiritual teachings say that Life is one big series of transitions, and living and experiencing are all "in-between times." Living occurs between a series of births and deaths, and it’s a constant change from one state to another. That is the meaning of the Death card for you this month, dear Aries. Death is by no means a permanent state of affairs or a complete ending. It is time for you to let go of that which you’ve outgrown, and that which no longer serves you in this life, whether a person, a job, a home, or way of life. Don’t resist the transitions this August, Ram!

TAURUS:

TEN OF SWORDS

This card is a warning, dear Taurus, that you’re at risk for bottoming out due to over-committing, or overdoing it. Sometimes, the Bull is stubborn and finds it hard to let go of habits, people, or behaviors. This is “staying power,” and is one of your gifts, but also can be a hindrance. Make sure you’re not overstaying your welcome somewhere, or over-giving to a person, cause, or situation that’s lost its usefulness in your life. Be honest with yourself; it’s the best place to start.

GEMINI:

XVIII – THE MOON

Gemini, you can be so busy-busy in waking life that you forget the importance of paying close attention during the Dream Time. This month, you’re being called to get ample sleep. Have a ‘lie-in,’ as the Brits call it, i.e. sleep in more often. Or, get to bed earlier, by 10pm if you can. You need a good dream cycle or two each night so the more hidden parts of your psyche can whisper their treasures to you. Keep a dream journal.

CANCER:

FOUR OF CUPS

You got this same card last month, dear Cancer! The Universe continues to remind you that while you do need ample alone time in your Crab shell, at home, you may be missing out on opportunities being offered to you. See what the Life is bringing, and practice discernment. Maybe for every three times you say “no” to a social invite, you say “yes” to one very special offer – and savor it. Save your time, money, and energy for the quality time with the quality people you love, starting with YOU.

LEO:

I – THE MAGICIAN

It is time for you to practice magic in your life again, Leo. We’re talking about the fine arts of manifestation. You have a dream, a vision, and the Universe has gifted you with all the elements and forces to make it a reality. Concentrate and focus, dear Lion. Don’t waste your special power and talents! Make it happen this month! It is your birthday season, after all. Wish, act, and make it all come true!

VIRGO:

QUEEN OF CUPS

August is a month for you to honor the Divine Feminine in your life, Virgo. No matter if you’re a man or a woman, yin qualities must be cultivated, such as receptivity, caring, tenderness, intuition and spiritual healing. This is the sweet month before your birthday in which you get to reflect gently on all that you’ve been gifted with over the past year. Take time to thank the Divine for all She has bestowed upon you, and in particular, thank Mother Earth for the bounty She’s shared with you. You are an earth sign, after all!

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LIBRA:

SEVEN OF SWORDS

Libra, the sign of the Scales, values honesty and Justice. You have a special pet peeve when folks bend the truth or withhold information from you. It drives you nuts! You prefer everyone to be forthright and forthcoming, and elegant at the same time. Well, occasionally those humans act like silly humans and aren’t so aboveboard or nice. Instead of getting upset with them, Libra, try practicing trust in the Universe: they will learn their lessons in their own way. You don’t have to say a word to them, nor do you need to waste energy in frustration. Justice will be delivered in due time.

SCORPIO:

TWO OF CUPS

Scorpio is the sign of depth and raw intimacy. When an attraction is there, it is the real thing – it’s full on, and very intense. Should you act on it this month? Whether we’re talking about a creative lead, a business opportunity or love affair, you won’t be able to resist temptation if you tried.  The attraction is too strong. Meet the offer head-on, eye-to-eye, and trust that it is a connection favored by universal forces. Merge.

SAGITTARIUS:

TWO OF SWORDS

Sag, you are a master at using “big mind,” and seeing the visionary big picture. You get the grand scheme of things intuitively; this is your strength. Yet, if you try to figure out the ‘what ifs’ and logical consequences of every possible outcome, it closes off your heart and third eye and you get stuck. If your decision-making comes to a stalemate this month, see if you’re over-analyzing. Go back to trusting the process and knowing there is a plan. You may not know how it’s going to be implemented yet, but it’s going to move forward just fine.

CAPRICORN:

TEN OF WANDS
The Goat is known for perseverance and meeting responsibilities, yes. But do you know when to back off? Perhaps they’re someone else's responsibilities to meet, and your stepping in all the time prevents others from learning to fish for themselves. Remember the old saying, “Give a man a fish, he’ll eat for a day; teach a man to fish and he’ll eat forever.” You might be getting drained unnecessarily and depriving another person of the dignity of gaining self respect through accomplishing something. This August, carry out your own tasks, Cappy, and let others do their own part.

 
AQUARIUS:

KING OF CUPS

Aquarius, you have a marked ability to detach emotionally from a person or situation. It gives you great objectivity and the ability to move forward, into the future without getting hung up. This August, however, you need to try to add an extra dose of warmth, caring, and concern to your detachment mode. Let others know their feelings are important, even if you don’t share them. Empathy is your keyword this month. Show it. Toward yourself, too!

 

 

PISCES:

KING OF SWORDS

Sensitive Fish would rather swim to the bottom of the sea and hide in an underwater cove than confront another person with an uncomfortable topic. But this month, Pisces are asked to stand up for themselves. Wield a dispassionate sword of truth and speak your mind. Set boundaries and firmly hold true to them. If you don’t speak up for yourself, who will? You can do it!

 
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New Moon in Leo: Opportunity Knocks

“Luck is what happens

when preparation meets opportunity.”

~ Seneca, 1st C. Roman Philosopher

On Saturday, July 26, we have a very special New Moon in the fire sign of Leo the Lion, but the energy is already kicking in due to the close presence of Jupiter in Leo. Like all New Moons, this is ‘seed planting time,’ when we are asked to break ground on new projects that will bear fruit over the following 28 day cycle.  But this time, we are in for an extra-big wallop of good cheer and positive power. The jovial planet Jupiter, who brings expansion, luck, and growth, is conjunct the New Moon, beaming even more strength to the Sun. It’s like having a double-whammy lunation of opportunity!

Even if you don’t live on the West Coast of the United States where temperatures are rising, the heat is surely on in your life as Jupiter and the New Moon in Leo want you to shine, shine, shine. Have you been hiding your light under a bushel? Now is the time to stand up and be counted, and receive the blessings that the Universe is just falling over itself to gift to you!

Jupiter is HUGE. This planet, whom I like to call the Lucky Uncle benefactor, weighs more than all the other planets and moons in our solar system combined! In fact, Jupiter is so heavy that if just a little nuclear fusion had occurred inside of him when our solar system was forming, he would have exploded into a second sun! (This happens in other solar systems, scientists say. A planet becomes a star due to intense fusion in such a large body.) Like a sci-fi movie, we would have looked up at the sky and seen Sun One and Sun Two! That is how powerful Jupiter is… and so, for this New Moon, the heat is definitely ON.
 
Leo’s motto is “I Create.” This is not limited to arts, crafts, music, writing – all activities we traditionally associate with “creativity.” Rather, the creation talent of Leo is UNLIMITED SELF-EXPRESSION. Leo models for us the power of self-actualization, and self-realization, through expressing the essence of one’s very heart and soul. Leo is bold, playful, impactful, and unique. We never forget the presence of a Lion-hearted in our lives. And, no matter what our Sun, Moon, or Rising Sign, we all have Leo energy in our constitution somewhere.

This New Moon is all about letting go of the barriers and blockages in the way of full recognition of your self-expression.  And Lucky Jupiter, who just danced into Leo to party for a full year (!), is here to prod us on and shower us with gifts. Gifts all around! It’s like Christmas in summer!

We only have to make one promise. Do you know what that is? We must promise to RECEIVE that which we are offered, whole-heartedly, without shame, guilt, or question. It is your birthright to receive the goodness now. Simply say YES. Put yourself out there, now, my dear friend. Make the call, send the letter, sign the contract. It could be a business deal, a proposal of marriage, a sweet job offer, or even a healthy new lease on life.

This New Moon in Leo, combined with Jupiter’s grace, requires us to do something with all the Luck pouring in, raining pennies from Heaven. This is by far the best lunation of the year, super-powered by generous Jove.

Take the risk, roll the dice, and say, “THANK YOU!” You got nothin’ to lose.

 
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Astro-Tarot Forecast by Erin Reese ~ July 21 - August 2, 2014

Erin Reese’s Astro-Tarot messages

July 21 through August 2, 2014

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After purifying my Universal Waite deck and calling upon my guides, here are my channeled astro-tarot messages for July 21 through August 2, 2014.

ARIES:
PAGE OF SWORDS
You’re great at speaking your mind, Aries. Sometimes you may forget your own might and use a bit more force than necessary; if you’re not careful, you’re capable of blowing others straight outta the water with your words. Perhaps you feel like you’re giving a tiny hint to someone while they feel bowled over. For the next two weeks, Aries, use a little discretion and discernment in the way you communicate. Subtle forms of expression are helpful – sometimes people do take hints! You’ll be so much more effective. Results!

TAURUS:
ACE OF WANDS
Now that we’re at the grand height of summer, dear Taurus, you’re finally feeling ready to get going on a new, major creative project. Get moving with the strength of a Bull! A big burst of energy is coming available and you need only “just say yes!” to impulses and opportunities. Passion is a great way-shower for you right now – listen to that which moves you! Follow your desires and bliss and feel the power surge through you. It’s a gift from Spirit.

GEMINI:
II – THE EMPEROR
Did you notice, Gem, that the word “authority” has the same root as the words “author” and “authentic”? When we’re being authentic, we’re in our true authority, and this is the tone of the Twin this week and next. What slice of life, what niche of experience is uniquely you and yours? We all have something we are particularly known for. Write about it, talk about it, sell it… In essence, “own” it, Gemini. You are here to represent that quality in the world, with confidence!

CANCER:
FOUR OF CUPS
Are you feeling dissatisfied these days, Cancer? A bit apathetic even? Check to be sure that you’re not too lonely! While you’re super sensitive and need recuperative alone time, you also need to interact with others in order to get that special rush of Cancer endorphins. In other words, you need to be needed, wanted, and appreciated. Have you been receiving invitations to play, to spend time or work with folks, but aren’t receptive? Open up, even if you don’t feel entirely comfortable. It’s good for your heart to say yes to the gifts on offer.

LEO:
III – THE EMPRESS
“It’s the new Mother Nature taking over,” sang The Guess Who back in the day (1970). Yep, Mama Nature is exactly what you need right now, dear Leo. No excuses! Set aside a goodly chunk of time to get out of doors, ideally near a pond, river, lake, stream, or ocean. Long walks or picnics in the woods or even a city park are also called for. Think trees and water. This high-vibration, natural environment will immediately contribute to a higher state of mind. Look at the flourishing flora and fauna of the height of summer. Let Venus, goddess of Love, speak her secrets outside.




 



VIRGO:
XVII – THE STAR
It’s time for Virgo to spend more time in quiet contemplation, a.k.a. meditation. It’s not important that you sit like a statue for an hour every day, no. It’s up to you to simply find a space and time to clear your mind, and quiet the busy-ness and chatter. This could be through gardening or yard work, running a trail, or regularly walking by a stream or lake or sea. It could be taking a dog for a walk or pet the cat for 15 minutes. You could lie on a picnic blanket and take a ten minute nap, or watch the clouds dance across the sky. Virgo, you need the rest and replenishment to support your intuitive faculty. If you’re relying too much on your analytic side, you’ll get tense and wound up – not good for the nervous system.

Where are the specific influences in YOUR life right now? What power is available to you now? What are the planets asking you to focus on most of all? Find out how you can benefit and work with the energies through awareness. Contact Erin for an astrological or tarot consultation at erin@erinreese.com. I read all over the world for clients via phone, email or Skype – your choice! Click here for information on my services and prices.

LIBRA:
NINE OF CUPS
Make a wish, Lovely Libra, for you get to have it right now! There’s a great book called The Aladdin Factor by Jack Canfield of Chicken Soup fame. It teaches us to ask, ask, ASK the Universe every which way we can for what we want and need. When you truly and heartily ask, Libra, you will see it appear before your very eyes. The universe wants to bring you that which you most need/want/desire. So make a wish upon a star, a candle, a dandelion – and trust it is coming, whether you are wishing for material wellbeing, physical good health, a new lover, a new family member. And oh, maybe it’s time for you to book your September/October birthday gala affair in advance. 

SCORPIO:
I – THE MAGICIAN
Now that the planet of drive and action, Mars, moves into your sign on July 25, Scorpios can finally get down to what they really want to accomplish! Mars has spent so much time behind the scenes in Scorp’s solar 12th house of hidden affairs, you almost wondered if you were existing. But now, get ready to move and groove and create with great impact. Mars is your ancient ruler (before Pluto was discovered) and he is going to get the job done in your immediate sphere. Get ready for some pure, potential raw power. All it takes now is a spark to set off the kindling and be catapulted forward. Sidle up near some heat source of inspiration and get ignited. Watch your visions unfold like a roaring flame.

 

SAGITTARIUS:
KNIGHT OF CUPS
Ah, love – ain’t it grand? For almost a year in your forecast, Sag, I’ve been seeing love and romance in your cards. Are you taking advantage of the possibilities to open your heart and share with others? It’s never too late to fall in love and we never know how it will happen. Trust that it can happen to you, and get in line with the heart. You can be both the smartest person in the room and the sexiest! Over the next two weeks, you are either going to receive an invitation to go on a date, or you will be urged to ask that object of interest out yourself. No one in mind? Take a friend to watch a rom-com!

CAPRICORN:
SEVEN OF CUPS
Have you endured a loss of late, perhaps gotten a rough hand? Try to remember that failures bring us that much closer to the finish line. It’s just a matter of perspective. We have to keep trying, even when our disappointment takes over. In sports, they say, “you miss 100% of the shots you never take.” Are you resisting putting your heart and soul into something new because things haven’t worked out in the past? It’s time to practice a little hopeful “half full glass” attitude adjustment. You will never get everything you want in life, but you will prevail. Something good is always left in the picture.

AQUARIUS:
THREE OF PENTACLES
Work, work, work –keeps on coming, don’t it? It seems like you’ve been busting your behind lately, Water Bearer. You need to collaborate with others and be as productive as you can while opportunities abound. As they say, make hay while the sun shines. Check yourself this week: what is your goal? Is it financial or creative? Health and fitness or home project related? Are you persevering? Enlist others to be on your team now: you have good energy surrounding you at this time, which helps you meet your aim. Facilitate other folks’ contributions. Money rolls in.

 

PISCES:
EIGHT OF PENTACLES
Now is the time for you to get back to work, dear Fish, sharing that which you have to offer. Don’t hide your talents! Whether through creativity, supervising children (of any age), creating works of art and writing, counseling and helping others – you’ve got so much goodness in your soul. Try not to focus too much now on the whys or hows of work – just stay in action mode and show up, offering your unique gifts or handicrafts to others. This helps you stay focused, too, and keeps your sensitive body-mind engaged in a healthy way. We love you!

 

Erin Reese, author of the top-rated travel memoir, The Adventures of Bindi Girl: Diving Deep Into the Heart of India is a spiritual guide, astrologer, and 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. Consider giving your loved one an astrology or psychic tarot consultation. She can be reached at erin@erinreese.com. Her book is available on Amazon Kindle and paperback here.