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Awakening and Empowerment

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Super Full Moon 17°20’ Scorpio at 8.46pm on 7 May 2020 The extraordinary events on earth at this time are mirrored by the unusual and unprecedented movements of the planets throughout 2020, triggered by the conjunction of Pluto and Saturn on 12 January. May brings us the third full Super Moon in a row this year.  A full Moon is the peak of the Moon cycle and occurs when the Moon is opposite the Sun; and from the Earth we can see the Moon fully illuminated by the light of the Sun.  When the Moon in its orbit is closest … Continue reading →

Super Moon Full Moon in Virgo 2020

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Super Moon Full Moon in Virgo at 19°37’ 4.49 am 10 March (Sydney) The full Moon is the peak of the Moon’s cycle where the Sun and Moon are opposite each other and the full light of the Sun (consciousness) illuminates the Moon (the unconscious, emotional realm).  As such the full Moon is linked to closure, culmination, completion, fruition, illumination and realisation.  The upcoming full Moon in Virgo (Moon in Virgo opposite the Sun in Pisces) is a Super Moon where the Moon in its orbit is very close to the Earth, and therefore has a stronger influence on the … Continue reading →

Revolution of the Spirit

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Uranus semi square Neptune 2017 – 2019 From 2017 – 2019 there is a very interesting “minor” astrological aspect in operation.  In astrology the angular relationships that planets make with one another are known as aspects.  Aspects show how the planets work together and modify each others’ expression.  Astrologers consider the major aspects as most significant when interpreting a chart.  The minor aspects are mostly subdivisions of the major aspects and add depth and detail to the overall picture. The square (major aspect of 90 degrees) indicates tension or friction between energies; the challenge being to constantly reconcile two forces … Continue reading →

Jupiter in Scorpio 2017: Emotional Transformation

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Jupiter, also known as Zeus in Greek mythology, was the King of the Gods and ruled over the heavens and all the deities on Mount Olympus.  In astrology Jupiter is associated with expansion, abundance, optimism, opportunities and success and is known as the Great Benefic.  Jupiter amplifies and expands all that it contacts, knows no boundaries and can be larger than life; verging on excessive.  Jupiter was also considered to be the patron deity of the Roman state, in charge of laws and social order, and is associated with justice and the search for meaning, truth and wisdom. Since September … Continue reading →

Revolution of the Heart: Total Solar Eclipse August 2017

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A solar eclipse is a supercharged new moon bringing powerful new beginnings.  Solar eclipses occur when the Sun and Moon are conjunct (in the same place) in the heavens and are close to the nodes of the Moon.  The Moon travels across the face of the Sun and blocks the light from the Sun to the Earth in certain locations.  For the first time in 99 years, a total solar eclipse will fall across the path of the USA, plunging parts of the country into darkness.  The effect is like a reset, like turning off the power to your computer … Continue reading →

Lunar Eclipse August 2017

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The Sun in Leo period of 23 July – 23 August this year is especially dynamic and volatile due to a number of exceptional planetary configurations.  There is a strong energy of action and change in the external world signified by Mars being so close to the Sun and by Uranus stationing retrograde, amplifying restlessness and urging us to break free of restrictions. In concert with this external turbulence, the planets Pluto, Neptune, Chiron and Saturn are retrograde (joined by Uranus and Mercury later in the month) encouraging us to turn inward and anchor our energy. Early August brings a … Continue reading →

Winter Solstice

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  Wednesday 21 June in the southern hemisphere marks one of our annual turning points, the winter solstice, which is the shortest day and the longest night of the calendar year.  The term solstice comes from the Latin “sol” meaning the sun and “sistere” meaning to stand and at the winter solstice the Sun does seem to stand still very low in the sky for a period of 3 days. The ancients honoured the Sun as a life giving force and worked in harmony with nature and the seasons.  During the winter months as the crops became dormant and life seemed to … Continue reading →

Mercury Retrograde

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  Mercury retrograde is often accompanied by superstition and anxiety about all sorts of things going awry.   Mercury retrogrades about three times each year for approximately three weeks, so how can we learn to flow with this energy and use these periods constructively. When a planet retrogrades it appears to be moving backwards through the zodiac from our perspective on Earth.  This occurs due to the relative speeds and positions of the planets involved, which are in fact both moving forwards in their orbit around the Sun.  The retrograde phenomenon is all about the position and perspective of the observer. … Continue reading →

Changing Direction

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April brings big shifts; symbolised by four planets changing direction.  Both Jupiter and Venus are currently in retrograde motion which means that they appear to move backwards through the zodiac from the perspective of the Earth.  Venus will change direction and move forward as from 15 April, whereas Saturn, Mercury and Pluto will all commence their retrograde journey on 6th, 10th and 24th April respectively. We may feel pulled in different directions, that things are slowing down, frustration at not moving forward and this may require us to rethink our direction.  Saturn relates to form, structure and groundwork and this … Continue reading →

Solar Eclipse in Pisces; February 2017

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  The cosmic journey continues in February with a Solar Eclipse in Pisces. Eclipses temporarily disrupt the normal pattern of moon cycles and can create similar disruption collectively and individually.  These cosmic spotlights illuminate our journey through life and reorient us on our path of soul growth; often stimulating significant change to habitual and comfortable behaviours (south node) as we reach towards the challenges inherent in our north node.  They act like portals, allowing us access to information from other dimensions and assisting us in moving forward on our path of destiny. During a solar eclipse the Sun, associated with the … Continue reading →