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Saturn forms an opposition to the new moon in Virgo on Sept 3rd, exerting the energy of the taskmaster in all our affairs, urging us to use discipline in some areas of our lives. This new moon favors Virgoans, “the rest of us will need to move into alignment with the new moon energies. Reaping rewards could mean breaking through barriers, contending with challenges, or meeting with adversity, though we must first assess our seriousness about what we want because Saturn tests whether we’ve really thought things through or whether we’re simply entertaining pipe dreams. Any hope, dream, or desire that isn’t grounded in reality could fall apart under this new moon. If our dreams have real potential, we need to put in more effort, show greater commitment, or weed out whatever is unrealistic. This new moon favors practical actions, and dealing with the realities of situations rather than focusing on what we want our situations to be. Saturn is known as the great karmic teacher who helps us grow to maturity and wisdom by showing that our actions have consequences.”

“Jupiter squares Saturn throughout September requiring we balance realism with optimism, so whether we’re optimists or realists, the challenge is to find a happy medium between the two. We are urged to marry caution with risk, discipline with freedom, and dreams with planning. Practical steps are needed to make our dreams happen! Success is most assured when we combine optimism with realism, but this could be a difficult task. By the time we get to the lunar eclipse on Sept 18, we could face letdowns, disappointments, and disillusionments. The eclipse — in Pisces conjunct Neptune with Saturn nearby –strongly suggests some kind of failure, probably because we haven’t put in the required effort, we don’t see a situation realistically enough, or we feel victimized. For some of us, this eclipse could unleash sadness, grief, or confusion, but any outcome has the potential to show the way forward. For example, feeling victimized can teach us to be more empowered. Not putting in the required effort or lacking realistic vision can teach us to be more truthful and realistic in the future. This eclipse is difficult because it is so emotional and confusing, but Saturn’s presence suggests we can turn things around by getting real and being more structured and disciplined. It can show us where we’ve been weak, taken advantage of, or lax in our thinking or behavior. Saturn impresses on us the need for boundaries so that we’re not violated in the future, and it enables us to see situations clearly that were previously foggy or illusory.” With new eyes possibly we can see the alchemy of creating good from what we have at hand.

The above information was quoted or paraphrased from Donna Taylor, “Discipline Brings Rewards”, magazine article, September 2024, Sedona Journal of Emergence, with added comments from Trish Forsyth Voss. ***** The information below was quoted or paraphrased from Mary Elizabeth Hoffman, “In the Best Interest of All Beings”, magazine article, September 2024, Sedona Journal of Emergence, with added comments from Trish Forsyth Voss.

“On Sept 1, 2024, at 3:00 am PT, Pluto sits at 0″ 0′ of Aquarius crossing backward into Capricorn in an attempt to clear out the last vestiges of fear, lack, greed, capitalism, consumerism, and callous uncaring connections with people, places, things, situations, circumstances, and all living beings on Earth and all upon it. The focus for September and the next two & three-quarters months is all about anchoring the energies that reflect the hopes, dreams, desires, and passions aligned with the cosmos. On Sept 2, Pluto continues in retrograde motion, leaving the air sign of Aquarius temporarily and returning to the earth sign Capricorn. These next ten weeks are all about discovering what one genuinely cares about, values, honors, respects, and desires. There will be much reminiscing old memories on a 3D level in an attempt to release ties that bind one to what has been in order to be in the present moment. Much grief, regret, and disappointment from past situations and circumstances will be processed from Sept 2 thru Oct 12, as Pluto again goes stationary direct on its last sojourn through Capricorn, arriving in Aquarius once again on Nov 21. This signals the intonation of cosmic vibrations with which each member of the human kingdom will be called to align in balanced reciprocity. Releasing ancient beliefs, restrictions, limitations, and fears in 3D from Sept 2 to Oct 12, facilitates the release of all ties that restrain or restrict the forward motion of the soul-heart’s destiny, freeing the human kingdom from its self-imposed prisons. ALL IS FREEWILL CHOICE! One will choose to be free of fears and become self-responsible or to remain imprisoned. A T-square between Cupido in Capricorn, Venus and the Moon’s south node in Libra, and the Moon’s north node in Aries at the beginning of September sets up the grand square for the end of the month, when Mars in Cancer and Chiron in Aries lock it in (the 3rd week of Sept). This signals a time of stress, as truth percolates to the surface, revealing personal and planetary delusions and illusions of the here and now. This may show up personally, economically, politically, environmentally, and globally. Emotions will run high as the child aspect of some members of the human kingdom might overreact and go into ego, self-indulgence, denial, anger, rage, or aggression in response to realities being revealed of which they may or may not have been fully aware. Seek to see through the illusions & diversions, in order to maintain a sense of balance, harmony, trust and truth as to the wisest actions to take in every situation or circumstance.”

“On Sept 2, at 5:57 pm PT, there is a new moon at 11″ 4′ in Virgo, creating a T-square with Jupiter in Gemini and Saturn in Pisces. This signals that an expansive destiny change is imminent — a time when opportunities to restructure, reorder, and reorganize one’s life are heeded. With Venus, the Moon’s south node, and Lilith all conjunct in early Libra, there will be messages, dreams, and visions from the Mother of All Creation pouring into the Earth plane and activating ideas for alternative ways of implementing these shifts in heartfelt, compassionate ways for all beings in and on the earth and throughout the cosmos. On Friday, Sept 13, the Moon conjuncts Pluto retrograde in late Capricorn. During the twelve hours before and after this conjunction, an influx of powerful, emotional, caring, compassionate cosmic rain will pour into the earth and all upon it in an effort to facilitate the ‘remembrance’ of oaths taken, promises made, and commitments espoused by all humans throughout multitudes of timelines and lifetimes as part of the balanced reciprocity for their journeys on Earth. On Sept 17, at 6:46 pm PT, there is a full moon eclipse in late Pisces overlain with a cardinal grand square between the Moon’s south node in Libra, and Cupido in Capricorn, all in early degrees, opening the vault of heaven to a new direction. This is life-affirming, flowing, balanced, reciprocal, harmonious, caring and compassionate. With the Sun in Virgo trine Uranus in Taurus, the portal into all times, spaces, and dimensions shine the light of truth on the changes that will take place. This will occur smoothly and easily for those aligned with and listening to their inner truth centers. and what is in the wisest and best interest for all the cosmos. Or it will happen with sudden and disruptive changes on and under the earth, in the seas, in the air, and with all manner of intelligence, from microscopic to the most gigantic, affecting the sheer connections between the seen and unseen realms. This includes microbes, bacteria, viruses, and more. With Neptune in Pisces conjunct this full moon eclipse seeking clarity of vision through meditation, prayer, ceremony, ritual, drumming, dancing, chanting or automatic writing will be extremely helpful in preparing for the timing and appearance of these shifts in 3D. This is a time for seeking vision and direction on an individual basis rather than with groups, family members, or others whose paths and agendas could lie in another direction.”

“On Sept 22, there is an Earth equinox at 4:45 am PT along with the continuing cardinal grand square between Cupido in Capricorn, the Moon’s south node conjunct the Sun in Libra, Mars in Cancer, and the Moon’s north node in Aries. There is also a grand Earth trine between Pluto retrograde in Capricorn, Uranus in Taurus, and Mercury in Virgo generating auspicious energies to be welcomed into 3D by members of the human kingdom. With the Moon empowering the Earth trine as it briefly passes over Uranus, flashes of insight are possible as to the ways to bring about the necessary alterations to life and lifestyle to better align one with balanced reciprocity and ones’ locale on the planet. Take time to receive this juicy wisdom so that your guidance of the 3D steps required flow smoothly and easily. ” Changes in destiny are coming! A time for balance, and for taking better care of ourselves & others, is here; we are creating this reality! We ARE BEING the change we want to see on our planet! Prayers for all humanity as we enter this manifested destiny of truth.

This is the time to create exciting new circumstances for ourselves, and to take advantage of the opportunities that come our way! “August begins with Mercury grinding to a halt then turning retrograde in the sign of Virgo, then meeting with Venus, the planet of love; we will all be affected to some extent by her themes of love, beauty, pleasure, money, art, attraction, and relationships. We can choose to engage with our lives in more heart-centered ways; Venus, the goddess of pleasure, invites us to give more time to play, art, creativity, and enjoying life’s little pleasures, and also gives us an opportunity to bring our financial lives more into alignment with our true values.” As Mercury is retrograde in detail-oriented Virgo, we may find ourselves being overly critical in our relationships. We can improve our relationships more by identifying what needs improvement, and working on improving those aspects, rather than by pointing out others’ shortcomings. We can also remember that the work to do is on ourselves; we can each practice allowing, accepting, forgiving, and focusing on improving our own selves. “The first two weeks of August will be best for making changes, because Mercury is retrograde, and a new moon on Aug 4, is nicely supported by Mars and Jupiter in Gemini. This alignment provides the opportunity to start something anew, or to make progress with the projects, ideas, relationships, and opportunities that land in our laps. Gemini is most favored by this powerful duo, followed by Leo, Aries, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Pisces & Cancer. This highly motivational new moon, with the alignment of Mars & Jupiter, acts much like a life coach, encouraging us toward our aims and ambitions. We are best served by channeling our energies into whatever opportunities appear on the horizon. It’s a time for fresh starts & focusing on potentials, particularly if they offer growth or a sense of meaning or adventure.”

“This new moon could intensify its themes once Mercury arrives back in Leo and aligns with the Sun, which is also in Leo.” We might need to retrace some steps & make some adjustments. “Mercury retrograde has a habit of upsetting our best-laid plans, so we should prepare for the odd problems, delays, and setbacks. This is most like to happen if we rush too much, stubbornly resisting going with the flow, or refusing to take necessary breaks. It’s okay to fail around this time, as the planetary energies become strained and highly strung from Aug 19, when a volatile full moon illuminates the sky. For those of us prone to nervous tension or who operate at too fast a pace, this could be a tricky time. Tempers might fray and sanity unravel in the ensuing drama, as a tense alignment featuring Venus, Saturn, Mars, and Jupiter occurs at the same time. This push-pull energy of expansion versus contraction results in frustration and impatience, resulting in significant inner tension as we struggle with the frustration of not fulfilling our desires.” We must caution ourselves to SLOW DOWN, “be patient, and consider whether the blocks to our desires are actually a manifestation of our fears and inhibitions.” Discouragement is often linked with feelings of inadequacy. “We can achieve progress by working steadily but confidently toward our goals while we cut ourselves free from what holds us back. Once the dust of the full moon and Saturn alignment settles, we will have clearer sight of what needs to happen next. It is highly probable that we will have learned some important lessons, and if we can sift through the chaos and drama, and discover what they are, we will have succeeded in what the cosmos wanted to impart. Success isn’t always about getting things right and receiving external trophies; it can be about discovering important things about ourselves or learning from our mistakes. Sometimes life has to get a bit messy for better things to manifest. We mustn’t be afraid of mess and chaos and of getting things wrong this month. Good things can emerge from chaos! Embrace life’s experiences — good and bad — we will end the month having learned things of value!” August is a month BIG with opportunities, challenges, changes, lessons, successes and progress! EMBRACE IT! Namaste.

The information above was quoted or paraphrased from Donna Taylor, “Take Advantage of Opportunities”, magazine article, August 2024, Sedona Journal of Emergence, with added commentary by Trish Forsyth Voss. **** The information below was quoted or paraphrased from: Mary Elizabeth Hoffman, “Shift into Balanced Reciprocity with the Cosmos”, magazine article, August 2024, Sedona Journal of Emergence, with added comments by Trish Forsyth Voss.

“On this Lammas Day of August 1, 2024, with the Moon in Cancer opposite Cupido in Capricorn squaring the Moon’s nodes in Aries (north = present/future) and Libra (south = past), this birthday of the goddess on Earth, in the Celtic and Earth tradition brings forth, from the depths of the psyche through eons of time, new ways of expressing and experiencing more deeply and intimately all relationships with all kingdoms throughout the cosmos in greater balanced reciprocity. This is the clarion call for active participation from all beings! Feminine portals in all their symbology, with expressions and ways of being throughout nature and the cosmos, will be fully open throughout the month of August. Adding to the incredible cosmic power of this Lammas Day are the energies of the cosmic equinox, amplifying Earth’s trine between Uranus in late Taurus and Lilith/Tiamat in late Virgo. This brings much wisdom and guidance available, that, if heeded, offers clarity of vision, direction, and hope for the future directions of Earth and all her inhabitants. This is a preparation for more hall-of-record openings as well as wisdom & guidance between now and the activation of ancient wisdoms of the four points of avatar in Egypt at the Sphinx in 2027. On August 4, at 3:14 am PT, there is a new moon in Leo on the Leo point of avatar. The T-square between Cupido in early Capricorn and the Moon’s nodes in Aries and Libra. Saturn in Pisces trines Hades and Kronos in Cancer, all signaling an extremely emotional, passionate, powerful time of expressing the truth of the Divine Masculine and Divine Feminine energies in connection, cooperation, communication, and unconditional love of life and all beings throughout the cosmos individually and collectively. This is an opportunity for the human kingdom to ground and anchor these wisdom-truth energies into the earth as conduits between heaven and Earth for all. This is also the time when karma from previous actions that have been hidden, diverted, or avoided comes home to roost. Mercury in Virgo goes retrograde on August 5, and moves back into Leo on August 16, until it goes direct on Aug 28. The first half of this retrograde is a powerful time for assessing what is out of balance, requiring restructuring, reordering, and reorganizing. The second half of the Mercury retrograde is a time of shining the light of truth on these imbalances. One can make preparations to correct them during this retrograde time until Mercury returns to station on Friday, September 13, 2024. This is when clarification and stabilization begin to manifest in one’s life expression. Postponement is NOT an option!”

“On Aug 19, 2024, at 10:27 am PT, there is a full moon in late Aquarius with the Sun and Mercury conjunct in Leo and a T-square between Mars and Jupiter conjunct in Gemini, Saturn in Pisces, and Venus and Lilith/Tiamat in Virgo, along with a T-square between Cupido and the Moon’s nodes in Aries and Libra, with Chiron in late Aries trine the Sun and Mercury. These alignments amplify the necessity for a strong head-heart alignment with Tiamat, the balancer of truth, who weighs each heart on her scales against the feather of truth. With Jupiter conjunct Mars in Gemini and square Saturn in Pisces opposite Venus and Lilith/Tiamat, this unveiling of truth may bring great disappointment to those living in self-created worlds of illusion and fantasy unaligned with the balanced reciprocity of the cosmos and head-heart unification.”

“The energies for August 2024 are focused on clear, concise, honest communication and expression with self and others as a way to restructure life and the world, personally and professionally. This corresponds with ways that are aligned with balanced reciprocity and the universal flow — giving and receiving in harmony with self, others, and one’s surroundings. The goddess energies of Lilith/Tiamat flow powerfully in a grand air trine, whispering ways to move forward powerfully and bringing change in a smooth and easy manner for self, others, and all kingdoms of the cosmos. What is called for now is overcoming the challenges of discovering, creating, and maintaining a healthy, cooperative, balanced relationship between one’s head and heart that is aligned with one’s soul path and inner truth center. With Mercury in early Virgo trine Cupido in Capricorn opening the month of August — and due to its retrograde motion, most of August, returning to station in September — loving words of healing, restructuring, reordering, and reorganizing bring great potential. This brings the expression of compassion, understanding, truth, and trust individually and collectively worldwide. Attunement (at-one-ment) of the head and heart balanced in cooperative collaboration is the key to working with these powerful energies.”

“Saturn retrograde in late Pisces solidly squaring Jupiter in Gemini brings a tremendous number of options and possibilities one may choose path-wise. This created challenges for those unable or unwilling to seek within themselves and their own inner truth centers of balanced heads and hearts for answer as to the wisest direction to take. All is freewill choice, yet there may still be some members of the human kingdom who seek to influence or manipulate those around them in an attempt to bring about their personal ego-desired outcomes. Integrity with self and others is of the utmost importance now. With Saturn and Neptune in Pisces and Pluto in Aquarius, all retrograde, these outer slow-moving energies generate a static-type vibration between the head & heart, the mind & emotions, water & air, and ideas & feelings — all in their desire to facilitate greater balanced reciprocity. Short-circuiting of the nervous system is possible at this time, amplifying the importance of grounding, time in nature, quiet repose, contemplation, relaxation, and the regeneration of body, mind, spirit, and emotions.”

“August is all about finding balance within and without in relation to everything part of the whole. Any imbalances that exist, whether within oneself or outside in the world, will make themselves fully known. Being open and receptive to WHAT IS SO in the present moment facilitates ease of flow and empowerment along ones’ soul path. The more honest one is able to be with oneself, the deeper and more intimate the connections will be to all things and all beings.” August is here FOR YOU, FOR US, to sift the chaff from the wheat, error from truth, to find wholeness & peace within, to move Forward in Love, and to more freely work for the betterment of all humanity, and all other kingdoms of our cosmos. BE LOVE! This is who we were created to BE!

July is bringing us home, in a sense. “With a new moon in Cancer forming a helpful alliance with sensible Saturn, the theme for early July is constructive new beginnings and long-lasting progress. Whatever we start around the new moon on July 5 will be blessed with auspicious energy, enabling our projects and ideas to take root and generate long-term success. This is an ideal time to start a new health plan, for example, because your good intentions should stay in place rather than fizzle out after a few days or weeks. Identify an area of your life you want to change for the better, and set a plan in motion on or just after July 5 to make it happen. Past successes or failures don’t matter; keep in mind that the days around the new moon offer you the best chance of success. After that point, the energies become more abrasive and restless as Mars conjuncts Uranus in Taurus. This aspect still points to progress, but with an element of discord before things move forward. Mars and Uranus, a rebellious combination, seeks to bring about much needed change; it just goes about it without diplomacy or gentleness. Expect a rash of impulsive energy with people more rushed and less patient than usual. Even with this sense of frustration in the air, beginning a new and innovative idea or project you can channel your energy into, shouldn’t be a problem. This aspect favors dynamic action that brings about creative change, especially if it benefits society and allows people to express themselves more freely. This aspect isn’t the best for peace on the world stage, as it can provoke angry, impulsive, and destructive responses. We have to hope that tensions between warring countries do not escalate during this time and that the soothing influence of Venus on Uranus and Mars will act as a peacemaker and diffuse destructive anger. In our personal lives we can increase the chances of peaceful outcomes by being more conscious of our anger and frustration, and work to diffuse these emotions. Keep in mind that the highest expression of a Mars-Uranus conjunction is breaking out of stagnant patterns and outdated situations so that you can move unfettered through life in a dynamic, creative, and inspired way. Look to see where you’re stuck in life, and take action to blast through it.”

“Mars leaves Taurus and moves into Gemini during the full moon on July 21, forming a perfect and incredibly powerful trine with Pluto in Aquarius at zero degrees. This very potent moment favors empowerment and transformation. As Mars and Pluto link up at zero degrees Gemini and Aquarius, respectively, a very intense full moon feeds into the Mars-Pluto dynamic. The full moon is at the very end of Capricorn (29 degrees), closely conjoined by Pluto, so Capricorn, Cancer, and Leo should especially feel the intensity of the moment. Neptune is also at 29 degrees Pisces, and Uranus is close at 26 degrees Taurus. This all makes for a real hotbed of cosmic energy when things might come to light or conclude. This full moon of completion and clarity means we might finally get to see the truth and know the way forward, but the process could feel intense. Many things will come up for healing, and the associated feelings will surely be cathartic and positive. Be prepared to briefly go through the wringer, but be assured that you will come out on the other side renewed and transformed.”

“To conclude, July is an interesting mix of constructive new starts, powerful transformation, and exciting breakthroughs. Perhaps the most important thing to keep in mind is that things are not meant to stay the same. The more we cling to how things were, the more difficult we will find these times. Allow yourself to experience whatever the universe wishes you to experience, remembering that the status quo leads to stagnation and discontent; just standing still isn’t really an option. You must move on, or a disturbance will come. If it does, see it as a sign that you need to travel forward. If you can be honest about what this is, July’s dynamic energies should help you make progress.” The alignments of the planets are moving us forward as the year progresses, assisting us in personal evolution, as we go through these changes.

*** The above information was quoted or paraphrased from Donna Taylor’s magazine article, “Constructive New Beginnings”, Sedona Journal of Emergence, July 2024; with added comments from: Trish Forsyth Voss. *** The information below was quoted or paraphrased from Mary Elizabeth Hoffman, magazine article, “Discover a Sense of Home”, Sedona Journal of Emergence, July 2024, with added comments from: Trish Forsyth Voss. ***

“July opens with cosmic equinox energies on July 1, influencing the month with a grand square in the cardinal signs: the Moon’s nodes (north in Aries, south in Libra) squaring Cupido in Capricorn, and the Sun, Hades, Kronos, Venus, and Mercury in Cancer speaks to the energies of home, belonging, community and family. Seeking to discover a sense of home base is paramount throughout July, setting the stage for all tomorrows. The Moon and Mars in Taurus on the Taurus point of avatar on July 1, brings dreams, visions, and opportunities for alternative directions, devoid of aggressive conflicts or behaviors, and in alignment with the wisest and best interests of all beings. Portals, portents, and options will appear in rapid succession, requiring one to stay in the present moment to take full advantage of them, to one’s greatest benefit in alignment with the soul-heart’s destiny. Mercury in Cancer square Chiron in Aries brings revelations of alternative ways of seeing, perceiving, and healing the wounds of the soul and psyche associated with care, love, home, family, belonging, and mother energy (or the lack thereof). Too much ‘love’ — in the form of smothering, dominance, control, or restriction — is equally as devastating as the absence of that kind of love. Placing the relationship within the soul-heart and inner truth center makes it possible to have more balanced relationships with all others outside the self, in all times, spaces, and dimensions. The wide air trine between Pluto in early Aquarius, Admetos and Jupiter in Gemini, and the Moon’s south node in Libra, portends things to come that are vibrationally necessary to attain and maintain the harmony, balance, flow, and decisiveness that empowers the manifestation of creative beauty, balance, and harmony in 3D on Earth. This is an opportune time to reactivate, realign, and bring creative endeavors out of storage from times past and expand on alternative ways to express these now with a vision toward their future alignments with the soul-heart in balanced reciprocity with the cosmos.”

“With the Moon and Mars in Taurus conjunct the Taurus point of avatar headed toward a conjunction with Uranus in Taurus — the Moon by 6:00 am PST and Mars from July 14 to 19 — dramatic changes are on the horizon. When attuning to one’s inner truth center and following that guidance, these changes can happen with freewill choice, flow, support, and abundance. Resisting these powerful change energies — which are directly related to one’s present location, relationships, and connections and how they align with balanced reciprocity — will manifest as sudden and disruptive changes seemingly brought about by outside sources. When aligned in balance with one’s surroundings, inner-truth-center guidance will be available to act accordingly within the flow of changes necessary in the wisest and best interests of all, avoiding sudden traumatic or disruptive situations and experiences. On July 5 at 2:57 pm PST, a new moon in Cancer is surrounded by a stellium of other planets — Hades, the Sun, the Moon, Kronos, and Venuus — all in Cancer. Attention will be brought to individual and collective misalignments, to assist in making necessary adjustments. With the exact conjunction of Mars and Uranus in Taurus from July 14 to 19, incredible portals, halls of records (personal, planetary, and cosmic), will open, signaling a time when the human kingdom has committed to act as a conduit for anchoring this harmonizing cosmic energy into the Earth plane. Those open and aligned with this great work will find themselves drawn to specific places and people during this juncture of cosmic energies as families of choice come together across the globe. On July 21 at 2:19 am PST, the second consecutive full moon in Capricorn brings a rain of caring compassion of balanced reciprocity to a peak. With Mars in Gemini trine Pluto in early Aquarius and the Moon in late Capricorn, a bounty of revelations and new hope, directions, and ways will be revealed in the minds and hearts of all beings. With the Moon in late Capricorn trine Uranus in late Taurus and Mars in very early Gemini, individual and collective subconscious ego motivations will make themselves known, marking a crossroads for many members of the human kingdom. Some will part ways with those to whom they no longer align. This will hold no judgment or blame, but just a true following of one’s inner truth center in his or her wisest and best interests, now and in the future. July’s energies create a pull of the soul-heart’s destiny, strongly imploring all to communicate, experience, and explore their care, love, passion, and heart with all beings throughout the cosmos, including Earth and all her inhabitants. Experiencing this passion brings great joy, purpose, balance, and harmony into all aspects of life. Gratitude empowers these energies, amplifying what one honors, respects, and cares for in all aspects. Energetically feeding love, abundance, and appreciation rather than fear, worry, and concern, attracts people, beings, and energies of like mind, soul, and heart into harmony and partnership in all times, spaces, and dimensions. In light, love, wisdom, truth, and timing, namaste.” We, humanity, are undergoing a ‘change in consciousness’, and as we do, we are seeking and discovering our sense of ‘home’ this year (and in the next few years), and placing ourselves in the places we need to be, to fulfill our purpose in this time. Namaste.

June brings a much needed shift to higher consciousness and new opportunities. We’ll see new possibilities as Jupiter enters Gemini, and humanity “receives downloads of expansive energies” to assist us in shifting in the areas “where we need to grow and learn. A new moon in Gemini on June 6, joins Mercury, the Sun, and Venus, creating an abundance of Mercurial energy, possibly helping us feel “lighter and more optimistic, as the new moon aligns with Venus”, the planet of love, beauty and pleasure. Geminis especially may feel blest “under this auspicious alignment; Sagittarians may also experience a new lease on life through a particular partnership; Libra and Taurus folks may also find this a positive time.” Every sign will benefit from this new moon/Venus alignment. Geminis might tend to feel somewhat more restless and frazzled, and need to be mindful of getting enough rest & relaxation. “The conjunction of Mercury & Jupiter enhances greater tolerance of other points of view and different religious or political opinions, encouraging us to open up lines of communication, be open to negotiations”, and to seeing where we can modify our current mindsets. “Jupiter & Mercury are keen to show us how different views and opinions could enlarge our scope of reality, especially if we have been closed off to particular subjects.” This combination should assist us in creating a more tolerant atmosphere in our own lives and on the world stage. The highest expression of Jupiter & Mercury is to broaden one’s horizons and go beyond previous mental constraints, expanding the parameters of our reality.” This could be the time when some of us experience the mental expansion required to shift us from our 3D reality to the 5D higher consciousness, as old concepts and limiting beliefs fall away. Spiritual signs and synchronicities could flow at quite a rate under this influence, and you can become more receptive to this higher frequency by simply being open to new possibilities, ideas and concepts that might previously have seemed impossible, such as new medical trials showing how our bodies can heal and rejuvenate.”

“The Jupiter-Mercury alignment is about altering your mindset so that you can step into a higher reality where different rules apply and where, to our limited old 3D thinking, miracles occur. There is a speeding-up element to Mercury & Jupiter, especially in Gemini and with the Sun and Venus in the mix also. June could be a month that might seem to come and go in a flash; this is a sign that the vibrational rate is quickening, and with that, so does our perception of time.” We must be mindful to not trip ourselves up; we need to slow down, and focus on what we’re doing. “Allow plenty of time for journeys and deadlines; don’t leave things until the last minute, because that last minute will come sooner than we think. Avoid being overconfident; balance humility and attention to detail, without losing sight of the bigger picture, then we will reap the rewards of this cosmic energy. June should feel lighter and more positive, and carries an enthusiastic vibe, ideal for creating new possibilities. If you don’t have a new possibility to entertain, you’d be well advised to find one because this planetary combination has significant rewards if you can tap into it.” Make the most of the planetary energies upon us for growth and blessings, and possibly even a few miracles!

The above information was quoted or paraphrased from Donna Taylor, “Step into a Higher Reality”, magazine article, June 2024, Sedona Journal of Emergence, with added comments by Trish Forsyth Voss. **** The information below was quoted or paraphrased from Mary Elizabeth Hoffman, “More Imbalance Will Be Revealed”, magazine article, June 2024, Sedona Journal of Emergence, with added comments by Trish Forsyth Voss.

“Intense emotional energies between Saturn in Pisces trine Kronos and Hades in Cancer flow full force through June & July, signaling lots of emotional issues from past generations regarding creation versus manifestation that has previously been attributed to male warrior energies. Destiny seeks to facilitate the human kingdom in crossing the bridge from the past into the future by moving over the chasm of fear fed by lifetimes of seeking control rather than alignment and balanced reciprocity with Source. This is in the wisest and best interest of all beings. With a stellium of planets in fiery Aries (the Moon, the Moon’s north node, Chiron, and Mars through the end of the sign) and a stellium of planets in the mental air sign of Gemini (including Jupiter, Admetos, Venus, and the Sun; these fire and air energies have the potential to whip up quite the firestorm mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually in many dimensions on individual as well as global scales. Add to this Vulcanus in Leo opposing Pluto in Aquarius, where the cosmic sounds of balance are intoned with the intention of bringing truth forward in as harmonious a way as possible for all beings. This brings the potential for emotional outbursts when disrespect is shown, thus preventing all from being heard. Negotiations and disputes whose directions are not aligned with cosmic balance will be brought out into the light for all the world to see. The result of this could initially bring chaos and confusion. Afterward, those seeking alignment will initiate alternative possibilities in the wisest and best interest of all beings — Earth, plants, animals, and humans. Each has a say in how previous choices have affected all species. With the human kingdom always seeking a quick fix in order to get on with things, frustration is apt to arise; this causes actions that could jeopardize the discovery of the many paths forward required to resolve the imbalances that have perpetuated on Earth for generations. The lesson is to realize that it is a step-by-step process rather than a way that has always been available. Self-responsibility and free will (without outside influence) from one’s inner truth center is required now. This self-responsibility appears to generate fear in the human kingdom. Wisdom dictates the neutralization of fear through the empowerment of the soul-heart energies of love. This means awareness, boundaries as guided by spirit, and clear communication with the self and others as all paths open for future direction.”

“June is a time when people are encouraged to seek within their soul-hearts to discover all possible future paths and to begin envisioning, feeling, and empowering, those aligned with loving soul growth that are in their wisest and best interest. The grand square created by Cupido in Capricorn, the Moon and its north node in Aries, Hades and Kronos in Cancer and the Moon’s south node, and Lilith in Libra signals a time of seeking balance with vision, nurturance, love, and new beginnings in all aspects of life. This is the time to discover what is truly important for a whole, balanced, harmonious, joyful, and loving life — individually and collectively. First, the vision must be sought individually within the soul-heart and inner truth center before it is able to be fed and empowered. The feminine nurturing wisdom is required to accomplish this, which can be sought from Sekhmet, Isis, Hathor, Mother Mary, Mary Magdalen, Pele, and Kali Ma, as well as many more in global traditions around the world. One need only ask for assistance in earnest.”

“On June 6 at 4:39 am PST, there is a new moon in mid-Gemini, signaling a huge influx of cosmic energies designed to facilitate high priestess energies. The feminine power brings with it the harmonization of all the cosmos, as each human seeks to discover and maintain this balance by downloading the Divine Masculine and Divine Feminine energies. The attainment of this inner harmonization enables one to then express it out in the world in creative, loving, and empowering ways. New paths of destiny, new careers, and new ways of living and being will be born out of this time. With the trine activated by this new moon in Gemini between the Moon’s south node and Lilith, a reactivation of previous visions might occur with greater detail coming to fruition. Guidance must be asked for daily as to what is the wisest paths and most accurate timing. The summer solstice is on June 21 at 12:52 pm PST. There is a stellium of planets in Cancer (the Sun, Venus, Mercury, Kronos, and Hades) activating a grand square with the Moon’s nodes in Aries, and Libra and Cupido in Capricorn. This signals a pivotal pull toward balance and discovering a way to attain and sustain a sense of balance in all things. Long forgotten memories resurface to be acknowledged, cleansed, cleared, and integrated in the search for balance within. The potential for rogue waves due to an increase in deep ocean earthquakes is possible throughout June and July worldwide. The first consecutive full moon, in very early Capricorn happens on June 21 at 5:07 pm PST. Coming just hours after the summer solstice, this full moon amplifies its energies. With Mars in early Taurus trine this new moon and Cupido in Capricorn, might find folks feeling truly connected with & nurtured by the Cosmic Mother energy. Those folks coming from a nurturing heart space with the ability to self-nurture as well as nurturing others will experience the bounty of the Cosmic Mother or Divine Feminine. Spending time in one’s home space may feel best at this time.”

“The grand square between the Moon and Cupido, the Moon’s nodes in Aries and Libra, and the Sun, Venus, Mercury, Hades, and Kronos in Cancer signals movements affecting all Earth’s inhabitants. From this full moon to the next, there is great potential for shifts to be set in motion. Greater attunements to one’s surroundings, situations, and circumstances within nature and self, is wise at this time, as Gaia seeks to facilitate the many shifts required for balanced reciprocity in as smooth and easy a manner as possible. There will be many large quakes deep in the oceans for the next few years. Finding balance between heaven and Earth is necessary so as to hear messages from all kingdoms, about what is necessary to act as a wise conduit in safety and protection during these tremendous shifts. We Egyptian Cat Beings, other wisdom guides, and wayshowers are here to facilitate this rebirthing process, as smoothly as possible for all involved. One need only call on us, and we will respond with all due speed in light, love, wisdom, truth, and timing.”

Though more imbalances will be revealed this month, and in the next several months, we are not without help; the Cosmic Universe, Source, Gaia, and the angelic host are present to assist us in all things, in transitions and shifts, and in ascending from 3D to 5D consciousness. We can ask our angels for help in all we need help with, at any & all points in time. Open up, start talking to your angels, and ASK for guidance, direction, spiritual consolation, and assistance in all the great & mundane things we encounter in life. Avail yourselves of their help. Source is ever present!

Lots going on this month! “April is a powerful month during which we get to put our pasts behind us and move forward in new and dynamic ways in at least one area of life.” However, April begins in Mercury retrograde, so we may feel a bit stymied until April 24th. “If we take the time to go over old ground, tie up loose ends, and fix things, we will begin to see the positive side of this Aries energy.” Things will shift around April 8, “when we get a solar eclipse close to the Aries north node and exactly conjunct Chiron; this push-pull energy could manifest in a variety of ways, such as ideas for new projects that don’t move as quickly as we’d like, or blocks and wounds that come up for healing. Chiron exactly aligned with the eclipse suggests that we need to heal things before we can move on to new situations. Chiron can also present us with issues that can’t be healed no matter how hard we try, so we might just have to accept things as they are. Accepting our suffering enables the soul to grow, and helping others with the same or similar problems can bring a kind of healing and make our situations more acceptable. Once the difficulties of Mercury and Chiron have been worked through, the powerful Aries initiating energy will kick in. Then we can focus more on what we would like to manifest and feel invigorated by the fresh zest and spring-time. We need to keep in mind that progress will come from attending to wounds, problems, or difficult issues as we focus on our goals and new beginnings. We will have opportunities to do things differently, break old patterns, and head in new directions.”

“This theme of breaking old patterns will be amplified by the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction in Taurus, which could bring liberation and new opportunities that broaden our horizons in whatever areas of life call for change. All the planets are in a small part of the heavens, creating a lopsided energy that can feel unbalanced and manifest as extreme weather conditions and other dramatic events. No matter our signs, we need to move toward the new, this month, while making sure we still attend to details. Moving steadily and sensibly toward a new direction (not rushing & getting tripped up) will get us there without bumps and bruises. The conjunction of Mars and Saturn in Pisces will amplify this need of steady and sustained effort. Mars and Saturn together are a formidable force when the energies are correctly harnessed and channeled into our ambitions, but they can feel restrictive if we try to cut corners or expect rewards and progress without the necessary effort. April is a powerful month for striking a balance between energetic forward movement and patience. Progress may seem slow, as Mercury is in retrograde most of the month, but the eclipse will bring new beginnings that could take us by surprise. Solar eclipses are renowned for opening and closing doors, and in this eclipse, a door that opens might seem as if we have little to say in the matter. We like to think we’re in control and that we direct the course of our destinies, but April energies might show us that this isn’t the case. We can rail against this circumstance or be grateful for the heavenly intervention and the higher powers that know what is best for our growth. April 2024, could be a month in which the divine plan becomes more evident, both personally and globally. As we wend our ways through what could be a dramatic and interesting month, it might help to realize that whatever comes fit our needs. ‘It Is What It Is’, we might be saying often this month.”

The above information was quoted or paraphrased from: Donna Taylor, magazine article, “Balance Forward Movement With Patience”, April 2024 Sedona, Journal of Emergence, with added comments from Trish Forsyth Voss. ***** The information below was quoted or paraphrased from: Mary Elizabeth Hoffman, magazine article, “Cross Emotional Bridges in New Ways”, with added comments from: Trish Forsyth Voss.

“April 2024 opens with a stellium of major influential planets in Pisces: Venus and Neptune conjunct in late Pisces with Saturn and Mars filling in during the beginning degrees of Pisces. This signals a time when emotions and flow will require conscious presence to avoid reacting in emotional extremes or eliciting those extremes from others. Many emotional bridges must be crossed in new ways to avoid repeating the old emotional patterns of fear, rejection and loneliness. Aligned with their soul-heart destinies, all members of the human kingdom can shine their lights of truth on new ways of relating, interacting, and coming together that empower, honor, and respect the needs of all. With the Sun, the Moon’s north node, and Chiron conjunct in mid-Aries, and Mercury going retrograde from April 1 to 24, in late Aries, people will discover new ways to express compassion, love, and joy for all beings. At the same time, Earth and the cosmos bring a tightening of the grand square with the Moon and Cupido in Capricorn, Lilith and the Moon’s south node in Libra, and Hades and Kronos in Cancer. All unresolved expectations, demands, and fears will percolate to the surface from deep within the psyches of people, organizations, companies, and countries, revealing hidden agendas and what is required to empower vibrational harmony, cooperation, and the clear communication of heart-centered objectives, and outcomes for all. Pluto in very early Aquarius sits opposite Vulcanus in Leo, empowering vibrational harmony and truth throughout 2024. Ease of success comes when soul-heart’s desires are aligned and honor connections to life, nature, and all Earth’s inhabitants with awareness of the individual and collective effects on the life force flow of balanced reciprocity.”

“For the first week of April, Venus conjuncts Neptune in Pisces, signaling a time for seeking clarity of the soul-heart’s wants and needs. Many could discover that they have been imprinted with familial, societal, or cultural feelings and emotions regarding life, being, and living. Any beliefs that are no longer life-affirming, empowering, or in the flow with balanced reciprocity (giving & receiving energy) might require shifting, refining, or releasing, to align with the soul-heart’s destiny and flow for survival. Values will be challenged as to what is truly required for personal growth; many expectations could be released during this time of soul-heart cleansing. By the end of April, Mars conjuncts Neptune in Pisces, requiring a total reassessment of where one has been, where one currently is, and the various paths open for future direction that remain in flow with the soul-heart’s destiny. On April 8, 2024, at 10:22 am PST, a new moon eclipse in late Aries also conjuncts Chiron and the Moon’s north node. The great stellium in Aries activates a plethora of possibilities for new beginnings in all aspects of life. This signals the great invocation of Divine Masculine and Divine Feminine energies worldwide. With Pluto in early Aquarius trine Lilith in Libra and Admetos in Gemini creating a grand air trine, the ethers will crackle, spark, and hum with harmonizing vibrational energies as the cosmic orchestra guides these heart-centered balanced vibrations, grounding them into planet Earth and all its residents. All members of the human kingdom are here to act as conduits for anchoring and grounding these energies into the planet.” Receive this download, take it in, feel it, breathe it in!

“From April 14 to 21, Jupiter and Uranus are conjunct in late Taurus, generating many expansive portals that facilitate great interdimensional expansion and change in areas that are blocked or resistant to receiving and accepting the divine origins of the human species. This planetary-wide, seven-day initiation signals a huge influx of cosmic divine energies designed to realign the human species with the universe. Expansion and change are orders of the day. In addition, from April 19 to 20, Mercury retrograde conjuncts Venus in Aries, amplifying in harmonious ways the rebirth of the divine within the human species. This spirit-fire initiation will activate DNA sequences in the nervous systems of all beings, setting off charges of flash-fire energies in the minds, bodies, and emotions that require connection to Source to remain grounded, solid and sane. It is extremely important to avoid going into fear, anxiety, or distrust. Be open to accepting the love, abundance, and joy of the universe, allowing it to flow smoothly through the system, fully igniting the life spark in all its aspects. On April 23, 2024, at 3:50 pm PST, a full moon in early Scorpio with the Moon’s south node in Libra opposing the Moon’s north node, Mercury retrograde, and Chiron, all in Aries; Jupiter and Uranus conjunct in late Taurus; and Pluto in Aquarius opposing Vulcanus, signals a time of cosmic “spiritual-bombardment”. The intense transformation and rebirth of the human kingdom gets amplified yet again with portals opening and closing in rapid succession as the creator beings dismiss all that is no longer life-affirming and loving. In turn, they harmoniously invoke the presence of the Divine Masculine and Divine Feminine into All That Is. Surrender is key to facilitating the flow and shift of these powerful cosmic influences for the wisest good of all throughout the cosmos.”

“On April 28, 2024, at 12:30 pm PST, a cosmic equinox occurs with a T-square between Pluto in Aquarius, Venus and the Sun in Taurus, and Vulcanus in Leo overlying Mercury retrograde; the Moon’s north node and Chiron in Aries opposing the Moon’s south node; Lilith in Libra with Cupido in Capricorn trine the Sun in Taurus; and Saturn in Pisces trine Hades and Admetos in Cancer. This alignment empowers the discovery of balanced reciprocity between the heads and hearts, minds and emotions, and thoughts and feelings of all beings, the planet, and the cosmos. Impassioned ideas and beliefs will find harmony with the soul-heart as cosmic truth is fully revealed during this incredible time. The more open, receptive, and accepting one can remain in ones’ body, mind, spirit, and emotions, the greater the ease these incredible insights, visions, and blessings of this cosmic download can be received.” This month is hugely impactful! Take in the Love, Light, and Truth of All That Is, and allow it to heal you to your core! Beings are changing in wonderful, loving ways.

“During March 2024 every planet is contained in a small sector of the zodiac; the last 2 signs and the first 2 signs, beginning with Pluto, Mars, and Venus in Aquarius; Saturn, the Sun, and Neptune in Pisces; Mercury and Chiron in Aquarius; and Jupiter and Uranus in Taurus. This tight planetary gathering focuses energies on these four signs, especially on Pisces, with Venus joining that sign on March 11, and then Mars on March 22. The new moon also takes place in Pisces — on March 10 — sandwiched neatly between Saturn and Neptune. In a general chart for humanity, this heavyweight in one sector can generate a certain amount of intensity. Given that the planets are in the last two signs and the first two signs, there could be a sense of endings and beginnings. The old isn’t quite finished with us, but the new hasn’t yet established itself. We are in a crossover time, trying to balance living in two realities simultaneously. The old structures of the 3D world still have us in their grips while the higher 5D vibration tries to pull us upward. This could all feel disorienting, especially when the new moon is sandwiched between the realistic/materialistic force of Saturn and the otherworldly/enchanting energy of Neptune. We need to take care that we don’t drift off into unrealistic fantasies and illusions, or give up our hopes and beliefs for a better world. With everything taking place in the world right now, it can be easy to believe that we are on a downward trajectory, but we need to remember that the news only shows negative drama and rarely reveals daily miracles. We need to look out for the signs of 5D, such as synchronicities, magic, and messages from above. The universe is communicating with those of us who are ready to acknowledge our spiritual awakenings; we can make much progress with the ascension process in March.”

March is a month of beginnings and endings, and we do ourselves the most good by allowing & accepting the changes with grace, and going with the flow of new energies, which are here now to assist us in making the necessary changes for us to grow toward 5D consciousness. “The Pisces new moon forms a helpful aspect to Uranus, which is perfect for new beginnings and breaking old patterns. This Uranus new moon will make it easier to shake off the shackles of the past and move toward creative change. We can now benefit from doing things differently, seeing situations from new perspectives, and changing aspects of ourselves. This new moon favors concluding the old while moving toward what feels progressive, different, and exciting. Shaking off the old energies and moving on from the limited versions we hold of ourselves will feel quite natural and effortless at this time. The new moon facilitates an expansion of consciousness; we simply need to just be, and allow glimpses of a more magical and transcendent way of being. At the same time we’re being invited to step into magical enchantment, a tense angle from Mars to Uranus could generate wired and rebellious feelings, so we will need to consciously choose which energies we resonate with. When in hard aspect with Uranus, especially in a fixed sign, Mars wants things done the way it wants them. He takes no prisoners, so conflict is more likely. If this energy pushes us to be more authentic with ourselves, that’s a good thing, but there’s a difference between marching to our own personal drum-beats, and being needlessly provocative and destructive. The higher frequency of the Mars-Uranus energy is to break old patterns, move out of stagnancy, and walk our best paths.”

“The Spring equinox on March 20, amplifies this theme. The Sun moving into Aries generates a vigorous new intent to honor our needs and pursue our passions. This solstice is more powerful than normal, as the Sun is in an harmonious aspect to Pluto, which sets the scene for powerful new beginnings, rebirths, and evolutionary jumps. This is a key moment when powerful energies flood the planet, bringing opportunities to take evolutionary leaps. This could be quite effortless, since the aspect suggests natural movements into the higher states of being.” We can, however, assist ourselves by engaging in spiritual practices, such as meditation, going within to touch base with our inner wisdom, and listen for guidance. “The equinox is quickly followed by a lunar eclipse in Libra on March 25. This could necessitate releasing or letting go in some area of life, as well as forgiving, accepting, and surrendering rather than resisting, struggling, or pushing. When accompanied by the south node, lunar eclipses are strongly in alignment with endings and departures, but these are often accompanied with a sense of relief. If we’re tired of certain situations, this eclipse could bring welcomed endings. March is very much about endings and beginnings, and with so much planetary activity in Pisces, we will succeed in being fluid, adaptable, tolerant, and nonjudgmental. It will be helpful to focus on oneness rather than separation as we navigate through the month, which is sure to contain some drama as well as an element of things not being what they seem.”

The above information was quoted or paraphrased from: Donna Taylor’s magazine article, “Endings and Beginnings”, March 2024 Sedona Journal of Emergence, with added comments from Trish Forsyth Voss. **** The information below was quoted or paraphrased from: Mary Elizabeth Hoffman’s magazine article: “Bubbles of Hopes and Dreams”, March 2024 Sedona Journal of Emergence, with added comments from Trish Forsyth Voss.

“Much of the focus of March is on attaining and maintaining an energetic balance between head/mind and heart/emotions; balancing these with ourselves is necessary to attain balance with the rest of the world. March opens with a stellium of planets in air signs: (Venus, Mars and Pluto in Aquarius; Admetos in Gemini; and the Moon’s south node in Libra) and a stellium in water signs (Saturn, the Sun, Mercury, and Neptune spanning from end to end in Pisces). One senses bubbles forming, popping, and reforming, creating a feeling of impermanence and being ungrounded, that all is nebulous and fleeting. At the beginning of March, the Moon in Scorpio trines the Sun, Mercury, and Saturn in Pisces, and Hades and Kronos in Cancer, facilitating the cleansing of ancient patriarchal beliefs that restrict the evolution of the human kingdom. Deep internal transformations are possible for those willing to let go of these limitations, thus opening a plethora of opportunities to flow, expand, and fulfill long-desired destinies. The limitations placed on the human kingdom through denial of the divine in both masculine and feminine expressions balanced within the self are now being fully cleansed and transformed so that the true partnership within and without facilitates the expression of balanced reciprocity with the self, others, and all kingdoms of the cosmos. These energies can be easily grounded into 3D and daily life through the heart, as the trine between Cupido in Capricorn, and Jupiter in Taurus facilitates expansion of possibilities, options, and ways of of expressing caring, compassion, and clear communication. This will open greater authenticity, honesty, and empowerment in all relationships with all beings throughout the cosmos. Jupiter creates a portal opening within the soul-heart to align and fully connect with the soul-heart’s destiny in this time and space. Vulcanus in Leo sits directly opposite Pluto in Aquarius, pushing to bring harmony and truth to all aspects of the world, individually and collectively. Explosive encounters with truth are possible anywhere and anytime as the light of truth shines brightly now, putting a spotlight on all that is out of harmony.”

“In March, visions from the past fifty years that people believed to be true will reveal themselves in all their facets and many accepted norms of being, interacting, and relating. They will burst at the seams from their limiting, controlling, and restrictive expressions. Following one’s soul-heart guidance rather than previously accepted rules of society, country, or religion will facilitate the mind/head and emotion/heart balance to find its center and flow smoothly in all situations. There is no place for fear-energies in discovering this balance. On March 10, 2024, at 1:02 am (PST), a new moon in late Pisces makes a wide conjunction to Neptune with Saturn in early Pisces, spanning the gamut of Pisces’ energies represented symbolically by the two fishes swimming in opposite directions. This conjunction of the new moon and the Sun sits opposite Lilith/Tiamat in Virgo, signaling a time when the cosmic Mother of All Creation sounds the rebalancing tones of All That Is. There is a reckoning set in motion; all members of the human kingdom are now called to find balanced reciprocity with themselves, life, Earth, and the cosmos deep within their souls and psyches.”

“Earth’s equinox on March 19, 2024, at 7:06 pm (PST) occurs with a wide cardinal square in mid-signs between Cupido in Capricorn, the Moon’s north node and Mercury in Aries, Hades and Kronos in Cancer, and the Moon’s south node in Libra, overlain by the wide earth trine between Cupido in Capricorn, Jupiter in Taurus, and Lilith in Virgo. This signals a clarion call to all beings in all times, spaces, and dimensions to step forth in alignment with creation in harmony. The water and fire stellium of Venus, Saturn, and Neptune in Pisces, and the Sun, the Moon’s north node, Mercury, and Chiron in Aries signal a steamy, sauna-type cleansing worldwide. This is a purification time when it would be wise to purge all attachments to ancient Pisces and Aries energies that no longer serve to expand and support life. On March 24, 2024, a full moon eclipse in early Libra at 11:01 pm (PST) creates a grand cardinal square between the Sun in Aries, Cupido in Capricorn, the Moon in Libra, and Hades & Kronos in Cancer with Neptune in late Pisces opposing Lilith/Tiamet in Virgo. During this time, energies of balanced reciprocity become even more amplified, and the spaces and places in imbalance can no longer be ignored or hidden. With Vulcanus in Leo opposing Pluto in Aquarius, the amplification of these intonations will affect the physical nervous systems of all beings on Earth, entreating the necessity for attaining and maintaining balance within and without for continued health and wholeness mentally, physically, spiritually, and emotionally. Since all systems within and outside the body work together in harmony and balance, receptivity to these intonations can assist in discovering what harmony and balanced reciprocity look like for each member of the human kingdom. There is no ‘one size fits all’. All must seek to discover their personal relationships with Lilith/Tiamet (the Cosmic Mother) and the essence of the truth of their soul-hearts aligned with the cosmos. Seeking quiet time in nature and communing with the Sun, Moon, and stars, can facilitate this alignment with ease. In light, love, wisdom, truth and timing.” March marks a time of great change on Earth, and an upliftment in consciousness for all beings. May we hear the ‘clarion call’ and respond in love, light and Truth, shedding our former ways, and growing in grace in Spirit, manifesting our purified desires that we send up in “bubbles of hope and dreams”.

February begins with Mercury conjoining Pluto in Aquarius, bringing an intensity, and possibly unexpected events. If there’s an area of your life crying out for change, don’t resist. “This month’s dynamic planetary energies will make it easier to break out of old patterns, and manifest creative change, for moving forward in many aspects of your life. Resisting necessary changes can result in fate stepping in and pulling a few strings.” This can look like sudden events coming out of nowhere, however in most instances, things have been brewing, in the background for quite awhile. We might be surprised by other’s, or at “our own sudden outbursts of emotion, deep feelings that rise up, impulsive actions, or obsessive thoughts that take over. We often are not aware of what’s going on with others; we’re too busy to notice their little cries for help or the clues that were there all along. Unconscious elements from within could drive us to seemingly strange and unpredictable behaviors.” This will be a necessary time for honestly communicating our feelings, “airing grievances or delving into subjects that grip us. With a hard aspect to Jupiter, the danger is, we might easily go over the top. Our perceptions might become skewed and lead us to false judgments or statements we might later regret. It will be important to think carefully before we speak and ask ourselves if our quick judgments are factually correct. We might better use the Pluto-Mercury energies to research things, ferret out the truth, and hone our perceptions so that we can spot what is true despite appearances to the contrary. We might experience deep anxiety, bad dreams, and obsessive-compulsive behaviors or fixations. We can more constructively use our time & energies in writing, speaking, and research.”

“A new moon on February 9, when Uranus forms a hard aspect to the Sun and the Moon, things could become a bit more unpredictable, resulting in unforeseen events or disturbances to our status-quo. People could seem more irritable and less patient on the roads in this wired energy, so we need to bear that in mind when traveling. The root of destabilization is the suppressed need for change; internal conflict manifests negatively, but negative results can get us to stop, take stock, and make changes; so keep in mind whatever negative things happen, especially around Feb 9, are signs from our higher selves that things need to change. We can use the energies of the new moon to consciously manifest the changes we want to see, especially if we want to break out of ruts or change old patterns.” Uranus urges us to think outside the box, and be creative with our solutions, and to have some fun! “There’s a need for lightness and humor to come into play in our relationships, as the archetypal lovers Venus and Mars are conjoined all month, bringing a passionate and romantic feeling. Be on the lookout for jealousy, obsession, and intrigue, as Pluto’s close involvement could take many relationships into dark places or certainly places of depth. Whatever is hidden in our key relationships will likely come to light as feelings are declared, frustrations aired, and desires unleashed. Sound like a recipe for chaos? Remembering that chaos often precedes great change, could make us more inclined to embrace uncertainty, knowing things will be better when life settles down again. The lessons of Uranus, Pluto, and Aquarius is, that breakthroughs first require breakdowns.” We must listen to our own soul-hearts, consult our inner wisdom, and ask our angels for help in all we do. Keeping our own integrity, being authentic to our own truth, accepting responsibility for our acts & omissions, and being kind to others is essential, because we often don’t know what others are going through. Be true to yourselves!

The above information was quoted or paraphrased from Donna Taylor’s magazine article, “Breakthroughs First Require Breakdowns”, February 2024, Sedona Journal of Emergence, with added commentary from Trish Forsyth Voss. ***** The information below was quoted or paraphrased from Mary Elizabeth Hoffman’s magazine article, “Follow Your Inner Truth”, February 2024, Sedona Journal of Emergence, with added comments from Trish Forsyth Voss.

“February opens with a grand square between the cardinal signs — Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn — signaling a time of balancing the head with the heart, the masculine with the feminine, the dark with the light (all those polar opposites) within the self and in the outer world. This is the time to find balance between war and peace within and without. With Mars in Capricorn squaring the Moon and its south node in Libra, Kronos in Cancer, and Chiron and the Moon’s north node in Aries, the expression of what is in the wisest and best interest for Earth and humanity is possible. As well is the ego expression of warfare, armament, and military commanders acting out their insecurities, fears, and might. A new direction borne of compassion and clear communication is possible now as Mars in Capricorn also trines Uranus in Taurus and Lilith in Virgo. This grand trine overlying the cardinal square facilitates change brought about by interdimensional portals opening and closing. This restructures and reorders all dimensions in a new direction of balanced reciprocity. Those able to speak the words of truth aligned with Lilith/Tiamat, the Cosmic Mother of all Creation, will have great opportunities to speak, bringing into existence that which opens portals as well as invites and invokes love, harmony, and flow. Such action dismisses those people, beings, and energies, that express fear, attachment, dependency, expectation, grief, guilt, greed, abandonment, betrayal, disappointment, loss and lack.” The new energy reacts positively to positivity, inclusion, compassion, empathy, and love for humanity.

“Chiron conjunct the Moon’s North Node in mid-Aries brings new perceptions about conflict and the more recent patterns of colonization expressed on planet Earth for more than 2,000 years. It is possible now to glean a variety of ways in which to overcome territorial ownership disputes that will align with the higher good for all beings, human and otherwise. There truly is more than enough for all living beings. People will discover empathy for all living beings or suffer heartless projections and judgments turned back on them in the very near future, as harmony and balanced giving & taking is the theme throughout 2024. With Lilith in latter Virgo opposing Neptune in Pisces, much restructuring is taking place to facilitate the movement into balanced reciprocity. On February 9, 2024, at 3 pm, there is a new moon in late Aquarius, signaling a tremendous influx of cosmic energies into planet Earth with the Sun, the Moon, Mercury, and Pluto all in Aquarius. This toning sets in motion vibrations with which every being, energy, and entity throughout the cosmos will find it necessary to align and harmonize in preparation for Mars moving into Aquarius on Feb 14, and Venus moving into Aquarius on Feb 17th. This is a powerful stellium. The cardinal T-square between Venus in Capricorn, Chiron, and the Moon’s North Node in Aries, and the Moon’s south node in Libra acts as a soul-heart installation of a pacemaker (peace maker) into planet Earth and all that resides upon it. The mutable T-square in early signs between Lilith in Virgo, Admetos in Gemini, and Saturn in Pisces signals a destiny time where strong messages from the Cosmic Mother of All Creation will be received. This will challenge those who come from an either-or, black/white, male/female, right/wrong, all-or-nothing, and good/bad way of perceiving the universe. These people will discover that there are many choices and experiences — all of which are valid, loving, and life-affirming — open to expression for all. This tremendously expands the connection with the self and all throughout the cosmos. The challenge will be to follow your inner truth center and soul-heart rather than seek followers or create codependent interactions through ego attachment. Only through interdependence is the energy of love able to freely flow in balanced reciprocity, given and received. On Feb 24, 2024, at 4:30 am PT, there is a full moon in early Virgo creating a mutable T-square to Admetos in Gemini, signaling that the resistance to healing and new directions in regard to the false visions and beliefs about life set in motion by the patriarchy will be fully revealed. This will generate a plethora of opportunities to overcome the previous limited vision that has generated stagnation soul-wise for many people and other living beings on Earth for eons.” The Divine Feminine, will be pouring her expansive healing energies upon all beings; and we can all access ‘the Mary-collective’ through prayer and meditation, seeking wisdom, understanding, healing, joy, patience and peace. Let us extend that sense of peace to GAIA and all her inhabitants. Namaste!

January 2024 begins with Pluto leaving Capricorn, where it’s been for the past 16 years! Pluto is taking apart structures such as “banking, big business, politics, law enforcement, finance, education, health care, and more”, so that those structures can be rebuilt with humanity’s best interests at heart. Pluto is removing blocks to evolution, and is moving into “the sign governing humanity, where we are pushed toward birthing our new selves by letting go of our old selves and old ways”. Transitioning into the Age of Aquarius, from the Age of Pisces, is “an event that only happens once every 26,000 years”, so we can expect to see huge transformational changes in the coming months and years. “The capitalist structures built by the old order are dead, but it will take some time for them to be completely phased out and replaced by the new. This process is signified by Pluto’s long journey through Aquarius, which will give power back to the people. Aquarius also governs science and technology, so Pluto could reveal technology’s shadow side, including the negative effects of artificial intelligence, genetically modified food, Wi-Fi, 5G, and so on.” Pluto, lord of the underworld, urges us to confront our own shadow selves, so things can appear to be “getting worse for awhile as Pluto brings our collective and individual darknesses to the surface, including wars, natural disasters, pandemics, corruption, and whatever else feels like end-times. This purging process will become more dramatic, as Earth transitions from the third dimension to the fifth dimension. We will also see hints of the New Earth forming as people rise up against destructive systems and become more community minded. It’s important for us to stay focused on the light, and allow our inner demons to surface so that we can release them. The more we can do this, the easier and faster we will transition into 5D.”

Many opportunities emerge for us all at this time, “as the Sun and Pluto along with a new moon align in Capricorn, opportunities to conclude matters we’ve dealt with off and on since 2008. These matters could relate to family, relationships, work, career, health, or personal transformation. With the new moon in Capricorn around January 11, things should become evident in our lives that allow us to move on and focus on new beginnings; the energies becoming increasingly powerful as we move through the month. On January 20, the Sun and Pluto shift into Aquarius at 0 degrees; this hugely powerful and potent event marks the beginning of a new era, both collectively and personally. This is about growth and evolution, and Pluto ruthlessly hones in on our fears & weaknesses, that hold us back.” We need to face our phobias, “becoming more conscious of where we’re blocking our personal evolutions, so that we can complete the purging process and ascend.” Don’t shrink away from the process. “Pluto offers a portal into the fifth dimension. For some, the portal will be about a powerful relationship, such as a union of souls through the twin-flame dynamic. For others, this ascension process may affect their physical bodies, such as regenerating through illness”, possibly through spiritual modalities, with more coming to the fore.

“January is a month to prepare for whatever we intuitively sense lies ahead. It’s a month to wrap things up and look back at how far we’ve come since 2008. If we still have any forgiveness or releasing to do, now is the time, as we don’t want to carry unnecessary baggage into this new era. Rejoice that old chapters of our lives are ending, and new ones are about to begin.” Rise in the strength of regenerative empowerment, to learn and know better, to do and be better. NOW IS THE TIME!

***** The above information was quoted or paraphrased from: Donna Taylor, “Pluto’s Big Shift: There’s No Going Back”, magazine article, January 2024, Sedona Journal of Emergence, with added comments from Trish Forsyth Voss. ***** The information below was quoted or paraphrased from: Mary Elizabeth Hoffman, “Old Paradigms Are No More”, magazine article, January 2024, Sedona Journal of Emergence, with added commentary from Trish Forsyth Voss. *****

“January 2024 begins in Mercury retrograde in late Sagittarius, signaling a time of solemn messages and harsh truths about the human kingdom’s strides toward balanced reciprocity with the cosmos. With Mars also empowering this alignment, a plethora of different directions and choices are possible for every person.” Following others is not advised at this time; keep your own counsel, according to your inner wisdom and divine guidance. “Mercury goes direct on Jan 2, 2024, but its effect lasts until Jan 21, 2024. The grand Earth trine (between the Sun and Cupido conjunct in Capricorn to Jupiter in Taurus and the Moon and Lilith in Virgo) brings to Earth the realities, truths, and consequences of where the human kingdom has gone astray and requires realignment in its relationships with Earth and nature.” We need to live a more balanced give & take with GAIA and all living things “to discover more joyous paths of interaction, life, light, and love with all kingdoms. Following the soul-heart’s destiny and expanding outside one’s comfort zone can lend receptivity to the tremendous number of expansive openings and opportunities within and without.” We can go within in prayer and meditation, listening to our intuitive link with Spirit to follow our dreams, and manifest our soul-heart’s desires.

“January 2024 is a time of ancestral reckoning with a T-square between Venus in Sagittarius, Saturn in Pisces, and Admetos in Gemini, all in their early signs. This alignment signals a time of either clearing old ancestral karmic patterns or being devoured by them. Any ‘victim energies’ must be dissipated to move forward into the future. Self-responsibility is paramount. All is freewill choice. With Mars and Mercury conjunct on the Galactic Center, a plethora of guides, guardian angels, and assorted beings from other realms will attempt to communicate with all the members of the human kingdom.” Seek clarity and confirmation from your own inner wisdom. “The Moon’s node node in late Aries trine Mars and Mercury brings with it a vast array of new directions, expressions, and communications. Wisely sit with each vision to discern the merits, pitfalls, or hidden surprises. Seek to discover which dreams, visions, and possibilities actually contain solid forward-moving energies rather than rabbit holes of disempowering diversion and expended energy. Discernment is key in choosing when, where, and how to employ one’s physical, mental, spiritual and emotional resources.”

“On January 11, 2024, at 3:58 a.m. (PST), a new moon is in the latter part of Capricorn with Mars, Cupido, and Pluto also spread throughout the sign of Capricorn, doing a T-square between the Moon’s north node in Aries and south node in Libra. This puts the requirement of energy, balancing the lover/peacemaker and fighter/warrior squarely between the Sun and Moon, asking for balance between the head and heart, profit and compassion, and people and ideology. Mars is conjunct Cupido in Capricorn, empowering the caring heart energies of life, light, and love to become so intense that all efforts will be sought to facilitate the human kingdom to express and communicate compassion, love and empathy to all on planet Earth. Prayers to encourage new directions and strides of expansion in affording peace, prosperity, and freedom for all will tremendously affect those continuing to act out their temper tantrums of fear, rejection, and hate. Great change is truly possible as new moon, balanced-reciprocity energies pour into Earth and its inhabitants. Misunderstandings in communication and timing are possible with Neptune in Pisces square Mercury in Sagittarius.”

“A full moon in early Leo on Jan 25, 2024, at 9:55 a.m. (PST) conjunct Pluto in Aquarius, signals a time of speaking passion-fire truth. Unconscious, deep-seated energies and emotions will surface to be cleared and cleansed, particularly in personal relationships. The grand cardinal square this day between Mars conjunct Mercury in Capricorn, Chiron conjunct the Moon’s north node in Aries and the Moon’s south node in Libra, and Hades and Kronos conjunct in Cancer stresses the need for healing from warlike tendencies so that the Divine Masculine and the Divine Feminine might be expressed within and without by all beings in harmony, balance, connection, and unconditional love. The intensity of this full moon shines the light of truth on where vibrations of balanced reciprocity are required to attain the cosmic flow in a life-affirming manner. The Earth trine between Mercury and Mars conjunct in Capricorn, Uranus in Taurus and Ceres, and Lilith in Virgo brings forth the knowledge, wisdom, and truth of what individual and collective changes are necessary to come into alignment with Gaia (the Earth Mother) and Panden (Earth’s soul spirit) fully on the planet.”

“On January 30, 2024, at 2:22 a.m. (PST), a cosmic equinox brings a huge deployment of beings from the angelic kingdom. This tremendous influx of cosmic energies to Earth comes as a vibrationally balanced tone to bring all into cosmic alignment. With the Moon conjunct the Super Galactic Center in early Libra trine Pluto in Aquarius and Admetos in Gemini, these air energies carry silent sounds above and below the abilities of humans and animals to hear. The sounds permeate all particles of matter, from the smallest to the largest, within the Earth plane and throughout the cosmos. Old paradigms are no more. The birth of new visions is here. Take time to go into nature to receive the huge influx of these energies and the astounding visions and possibilities open to all members of the human kingdom.” The time is NOW for each of us to take full self-responsibility; to acknowledge, release & heal our shadow aspects, and to forgive ourselves and others for past transgressions. It is time for humanity to ascend above greed, hate & fear. The planetary alignments are here to help us raise our energies, dispel the darkness, and prepare for Ascension in 5D. Open to the angelic energies & be healed. The time is here and NOW!

The times they are a changing & fast! “Patterns exist in our personal lives, and in November, patterns are likely to be broken. On the world stage, something shocking or unpredictable could happen. We need to watch that we don’t act needlessly rebellious or volatile, as the planetary alignments are erratic and revolutionary. November begins the month with the Sun, Mercury and Mars aligned in Scorpio, bringing an intense and somewhat fixed energy. Many of us will experience depths of emotion we don’t normally feel. If expressed in positive ways, these emotions could move mountains with their passionate intensity. They might also manifest as determination, perseverance, and the need to overcome and achieve at any cost, if we face challenges or if our backs are against the wall. This alignment will be helpful, as this powerful ‘Scorpionic’ energy will take no prisoners, and we should emerge triumphant. Problems might begin around Nov 12 & 13, when Mars and the new moon move into opposition with Uranus; this incredibly powerful, but volatile combination of energies could produce conflicts or frustrations. Mars is an aggressive planet, and Uranus is revolutionary, so when the two are at odds, the results can be explosive and potentially destructive. We all need to be as conscious as possible, especially at the new moon around mid-month. We need to release the things that no longer serve us or transform the things that have potential but need to be overhauled. Uranus asks that we break patterns that stop us from expressing our authentic selves, so any restrictive or inauthentic situations will likely release pressure around mid-month. The best use of this powerful and transformative energy is to change our lives in ways that enable us to become our authentic selves.” Be mindful, consult your heart center, avoid impulsive & potentially destructive actions, and go forth with resolve to manifest positive changes for your life & well-being.

We are being urged to break negative daily habits, and make the necessary changes to support our health & happiness. We can institute healthier eating habits & needful times of rest, as well as a daily meditation practice. We can begin by sitting in silence, mindful of our breathe, and putting out positive thought for humanity and Mother Earth. “The universe will jolt us in November if we have been neglecting our souls, and we should rejoice the shifts that facilitate new beginnings, particularly if they feel exciting, creative, or freeing. Emotional outbursts could manifest, especially mid-month, if we’ve been bottling our frustrations. We need to forgive ourselves and others if this occurs, because it probably needed to happen. Our big test is how we deal with consequences, hopefully with flexibility, tolerance, and the willingness to adapt and change. Mars opposes Uranus approximately once every two years, so whatever frustrations have been building over the past two years are likely to come to a head. This will present opportunities to release internal pressure-cooker energies and create change with purpose. Whenever Mars and Uranus face off, it prompts us to break out of our empty or limiting roles. It also helps us deepen our understanding of who we are as people and how we express our individuality. We can easily get locked into patterns that serve our day-to-day circumstances or ego, such as humdrum jobs that pay the bills, but leave our souls malnourished.” Some changes for the better may come upon us without our trying to institute the changes, and hopefully we find ourselves in an improved situation, living a more authentic lifestyle. Some of us need to be mindful, even “vigilant of our innate rebellious tendencies” mid-month, and rein in any such erratic & explosive tendencies. “Whatever changes we experience this month, we can be assured that they support our growth; let us acknowledge that the old needs to give way to the new.” We “can see peace instead of this” (from a Course in Miracles) and so let us open ourselves, our minds & hearts to allowing in more awareness of peace, love, light, truth, and hope for a changing Earth.

The above was quoted or paraphrased from Donna Taylor: “Times of Transformation Require Your Authentic Self”, magazine article from November 2023, Sedona Journal of Emergence, with added commentary from Trish Forsyth Voss. **** The info below was quoted or paraphrased from Mary Elizabeth Hoffman, “Dance the Dream Awake”, magazine article, November 2023, Sedona Journal of Emergence, with added comments from Trish Forsyth Voss.

“The grand Earth trine between Pluto in late Capricorn, Venus in Virgo, and Uranus in Taurus signals that the destiny energies set in motion over the previous months by people’s thoughts, feelings, and written and spoken words are anchoring. What was intentionally or unintentionally empowered will begin to manifest in earnest in 3D. Those who have energized fear, anger, lack, judgment, or greed will see these aspects multiply in their lives, and those who have energized hope, peace, joy, prosperity, and unconditional love will see these aspects expand exponentially. The T-square between Pluto in Capricorn and the Moon’s nodes — north in Aries and south in Libra — asks questions concerning the balance and harmony for all Earth’s creatures. Re-envisioning accepted ways of perceiving and being will be required for Earth and all her inhabitants to fully avail themselves of this opportunity to take a less-destructive path for all beings.”

“The Moon in late Gemini opposite the Galactic Center creating a T-square to Venus in Virgo and Neptune in Pisces, asks that all options and their long-term outcomes be taken into account when choosing which personal or professional path to pursue, each decision made individually with an eye toward potential future outcomes of all beings. Much clarification regarding the interrelationships between the human kingdom and all other kingdoms of the cosmos will come during November 2023, resulting in the eradication of misperceptions, false narratives, and blatant untruths. If this doesn’t happen, extinction is inevitable.”

Saturn turns direct on Nov 3rd, as Neptune, Jupiter and Uranus remain retrograde. “With Mercury and Mars conjunct the Scorpio point of avatar opposing Jupiter retrograde in Taurus, much transformation will take place during November 2023. Endings and new beginnings will transform through the power of writing, speaking, and the arts. As the Sun moves into full conjunction with Mars and Mercury in Scorpio on the Scorpio point of avatar on Nov 6, 2023, these light and dark avatars will stir the depths of the cosmic ocean, bringing to the surface all manner of ‘stuff’. Each person needs to show how they are aligned with themselves, others, the planet, and all kingdoms of the cosmos. This alignment, or lack thereof, will set in motion transformational experiences in 2024. All Saints’ Day/All Hallows’ Eve on Nov 1, 2023, truly embodies the very significant transformational energies of death and rebirth and endings and beginnings, as this year it also falls on the cosmic equinox when alignments to the Galactic Center, Super Galactic Center, and four points of avatar are fully activated. This energy might bring visions, voices, and 3D manifestations of movement and communication between realms. Those who are consciously grounded and connected with their inner truth centers will find this eye-opening information welcome confirmations of what they have known and believed. Others might be shaken to their cores as they attempt to make sense of what their minds say cannot be, even though their hearts align with what they see and experience. It would be wise to take precaution when in cities, crowded spaces, or public areas as chaos and disorder is possible.”

“November 13, 2023, a new moon in late Scorpio at 1:29 am (PST) conjunct Mars, all opposing Uranus and squaring Lilith in Leo, brings in truthful transformational energies pointing the way to a new direction of self-empowerment and self-responsibility for all kingdoms of the cosmos including Earth and all her inhabitants. Bold visions of the changes required to attain this state of being will pour into the psyches of every person. With Neptune in Pisces trine these powerful transformational new moon energies, the heretofore muddy waters will be clarified, straining out all impurities, toxins, and disease. This new moon is a time of huge vibrational changes that will manifest in 3D on Earth affecting all who reside on the planet. Nov 27, 2023, at 1:17 am (PST), the full moon in Gemini is conjunct four black holes, creating a T-square to Saturn (now direct) in early Pisces with Mercury conjunct the Galactic Center (also a black hole), making 5D cosmic connections a reality on Earth. This is a powerful ‘aha’ time when interconnections between concepts, ideas, and disciplines can be gleaned, understood, and utilized for the betterment of all beings throughout the cosmos. This is a time for people to know things without knowing how they know them. It is also a time for fully trusting one’s gut instincts (the inner truth center), following higher guidance to the fullest, and continually seeking clarification and assistance. When exercised regularly, this ability becomes a part of everyday life for all who are open to it. The grand Earth trine between Lilith in late Virgo (the bringer of truth), Pluto in Capricorn, and Uranus in Taurus, will intone, shake things up, and rattle the sistrum and drum, calling for a new dance of life throughout the cosmos. This is the time to dance the dream awake.”

The world is changing rapidly, and human consciousness is changing also. Old structures & systems are necessarily breaking down, so that the new order may appear. Try not to be overly fearful as these changes occur; do the inner work upon your self, slow down, keep in touch with your inner truth center, your soul-heart center, listen to your inner wisdom; meditate on Love, Light, Truth, peace, hope & faith. “Lord, help me to feel joy and gladness!” Connect with your joyful heart and spread Joy, Acceptance & Unconditional Love! Practice BEING Light & Love, and sending those thoughtforms out into the world at large, everyday!

There’s lots of great things about Galesburg, IL, which has been a progressive ‘village’ since its inception; founded by high-minded abolitionist-folks from out East, who came to found & build Knox College. Galesburg grew to be a city, as it was always envisioned to be. I grew up in Galesburg, attended schools, worked here most of my life, raised my daughter & son here, graduated from Carl Sandburg College, then from WIU. Galesburg is building a grand, new library, which we ‘Galesburgians’ can hardly wait to visit. Our municipality operates under the Council-Manager form of govt, which has worked fairly well since the 1950s. The City Council consists of seven council members, elected by ward; our Mayor is elected by City resident voters. We currently have a wonderful, educated, progressive Mayor, Peter Schwartzman, who is committed to keeping residents informed, and urging their involvement in the affairs that affect ‘Our Town’. Everyone should educate themselves on what’s happening in the City, State, Country they reside in, and be involved; apathy & duplicity only helps those who want to operate in the shadows.

Galesburg has a wide range of social services for people in need, such as: Public Aid & DCFS: Dept. of Children & Family Services. Bridgeway Inc. has services for mental & behavioral health, for developmental & intellectual disabilities, and vocational training services for them; Community Day Services for Adults with such disabilities; DUI Assessment; and Psychiatry, Nursing & Medication management. Galesburg has Residential Care Home facilities for elderly, & several Group Homes for those with disabilities. There’s FISH food pantry. Besides an Amtrak Depot, we have the Galesburg Downtown Depot, located at 120 E. Main St, no ID needed, no questions asked, free food pantry, as well as donated clothing & hygiene goods, run by caring volunteers. We have a General Assistance Office; LIHEAP, utility assistance services for low-income folks, HUD, for low-income housing, and Knox County Health Dept. Google: City of Galesburg, Community Services to find more information.

In spite of all these kinds of services, it’s sad that Galesburg also has a growing population of homeless folks, many of which have mental-emotional difficulties, and some suffer from drug addiction; most are unemployable. They have fallen through the cracks. Many of us wish a larger-ranging plan could be implemented to help these people; though the City does have winter plans for overnight heating-centers for the homeless. The Rescue Mission serves some homeless.

Galesburg’s population: around 30,000, is comprised of around 75% White people, 13.5% Blacks, 4% Hispanic, the remainder: ‘Other’. One thing I didn’t know as I was growing up here, was how segregated ‘Our Town’ was; the schools weren’t segregated, but some places were, such as some businesses, and public places like Lake Storey. I didn’t know until I was an adult that there had been a section “For Blacks” across the lake. I never even thought about why Blacks didn’t swim at Lake Storey; like most of us don’t think much, if at all, about where minorities congregate. Out of sight, out of mind; I didn’t think about people I hardly ever saw. I’m European enough to pass for ‘White’. There are probably many Galesburg residents, who aren’t aware that we have a growing population of Congo people, resident in Galesburg. Where do they live, work & worship? There are over 50 listings for churches, synagogues & worship centers in Galesburg; that’s amazing! I visited a church recently in Galesburg, other than my own, to hear a talk hosted by First Lutheran Church. Rev. Kenneth W. Wheeler, author of “US, The Resurrection of American Terror”, awakens us with his memoir to the truth about the impact of the disease of white-supremacy; the structures & systems which closes minorities out of the opportunities open for Whites. On Amazon, Kindle, you can get a free sample, a few chapters of a book; get this one!

All humanity needs to learn to accept each other; to stop warring; to care for & love one another, as Jesus commanded us to do. Jesus said, “If you love me, love one another”. White-supremacy is a personal affront to Jesus, who didn’t mean to just love those of our own ‘race’, our own nation. It’s also a democracy-killer! We all want to be protected from violence, and ugliness; WE CAN halt hatred & discrimination. WE are called to this NOW! How do we get to know others? We must first mingle with them, be open to accepting them. Know that our Creator created them also, in His image and likeness.

“In Christ there is no east nor west, In Him no south or north, but One great fellowship of love, throughout the whole wide earth. Join hands then, brothers of the faith, Whate’er your race may be. Who serves my Father as a son, Is surely kin to me.” Lyrics of a hymn written in 1908 by John Oxenham (pen name: William Arthur Dunkerley).

Trish Forsyth Voss