Astrology

We start out with a solar eclipse in Virgo on Sept 1st, “accompanied by Mercury retrograde, Jupiter and the north node”.  “Solar eclipses bring change and since this one is opposed by Neptune and the south node and squared by Saturn and Neptune, the days around this eclipse will not be easy.”  Saturn and Neptune have been at odds, and if this eclipse finds a door closing on one of your dreams …. let it go!  This is “a month for new beginnings”, and so we must also be willing to allow some doors to close to be able to seize the new opportunities opening for us.  Jupiter moves into Libra on Sept 11th, then we have a lunar eclipse in Pisces on Sept 16th, which is opposed by Mercury retrograde and squared by Mars.  “Mars is forming a difficult angle that is likely to heighten the tension and make proceedings more volatile and emotional.”  Mercury retrograde may make “things initially difficult to understand”.  The lunar eclipse “is joined by Chiron, the wounded healer”, helping us to become “more conscious of our wounds and working to release or heal those particular issues as much as possible”.  Deep wounds, long-held, that we’ve spent “a lifetime trying to avoid”, may come up to be reconciled and healed.  Escapism, addiction and fixing others may be ways we have tried to avoid our own pain, but now is the time to allow those issues to be seen, embraced and released.  Lunar eclipses help bring more clarity to our experience, and so situations should seem clearer by mid-month.  If we feel anger flare-up around Sept 15th – 17th, we can possibly see where we have allowed ourselves to be disempowered.  Release all that is draining and disempowering!  Let us release victim mentality!  Mercury is retrograde until Sept 22nd, so this is a time to slow down and reflect on what is and isn’t working in our lives.  Mercury turns direct on Sept 23rd as the Sun moves into Libra, joining Jupiter and inviting us to relax and enjoy life’s pleasures bravely.  This is a time for great growth!  Be adventurous; let go of “safe structures to see what wants to be manifested” in this month of new beginnings.

The above is quoted and paraphrased from: Donna Taylor, Predictions, magazine article of September 2016, Sedona, Journal of Emergence!  by Trish Forsyth Voss

A new moon in Leo trine Saturn starts this month off on the 2nd with a “focus on new beginnings” and a need to be flexible and go with the flow.  Neptune square Saturn lends to the feelings of uncertainty, lethargy and frustration.  August 18th brings a lunar eclipse in Aquarius, which should be a powerful impetus for clearing the confusion and has the effect of “tearing away veils of illusion, confusion and delusion”.  If you’ve allowed yourself to be deceived — you might be “in for a rude awakening”, and could be feeling overwhelmed!  Ask your angels for guidance, strength and comfort.  Look at where you’ve been procrastinating and why.  Begin making small changes; “clearing a cluttered area” can help motivate and inspire us to move forward!  Purging old energies helps create spaces for new ideas.  With a conjunction of Saturn and Mars — there’s plenty that can’t be rushed; if we attempt to go full-speed ahead we can experience roadblocks and disappointments.  So we may as well adopt the mindset of tolerance, patience and forbearance.  The positive side of the Neptunian energies are inspiration and creativity, so allow yourself to dance, paint, write poetry, create art or a vision board for what you desire to walk into.  Instead of acting aggressively we can follow a more “feminine approach” to manifesting change.  Envision the path on which you want to move forward.  Be yourself and let others be — as well!

The above information was quoted or paraphrased from Donna Taylor, Predictions, magazine article of August 2016 issue, Sedona Journal of Emergence!  by: Trish Forsyth Voss

“July has the flavor of the Tower tarot card, which represents a need for change and upheaval.”  Pluto opposes Mercury, Venus and the new moon on July 4th — and ushers us into a time of release, transformation and subsequent adjustment.  “Saturn’s inconjunction to the planets in Cancer may feel awkward or blocked, but Pluto’s influence is to help us trust that “the details will take care of themselves”.  “The planets will challenge you to make the changes that need to happen” in all areas of our lives.  The first week of July is about adjustments, so even if the changes are uncomfortable just allow the “birth of the new”.  The full moon on July 19th will shed more illumination on what needs to change, be revealed, be released or adjusted.  “The full moon — at a 90 degree angle to Uranus and forms a T-square — suggests changes or insights could appear with lightening speed.  So we need to roll with things.”  This dynamic full moon could well stir up emotions and feelings of haste.  Its purpose is to get us to break from the past and cut ties with unhealthy persons, situations or practices.  We might feel overwhelmed between July 18th and 19th and feel like breaking free.  We can liberate ourselves in calm, rational ways — avoiding and releasing guilt.  “Uranus seeks to cut us free from everything old, outworn and stagnant, so embrace changes heading your way that will reinvigorate you, even if you can’t see it initially.”  If you’re already experiencing the changes — trust and move forward; if you’ve been feeling stagnant — things may get shaken up some, “especially if you’re born under a cardinal sign (Aries, Libra, Cancer or Capricorn).  In these cases honor your need for greater authenticity, and try not to feel guilty for any changes you make with a pure heart.”  We must be true to ourselves!  Go forth in confidence and try to enjoy the month of Independence!

The above information was quoted or paraphrased from: Donna Taylor, Predictions article, July 2016 magazine issue, Sedona Journal of Emergence!   by: Trish Forsyth Voss

The lusty month of May begins with all but 3 planets in retrograde motion!  “As Mercury heads back through the sign of Taurus, we are invited to slow down and smell the flowers” or plant some.  This is NOT a time to push ahead, but to relax and spend time in quiet pursuits of the Spirit and nature.  A new moon occurs on May 6th — time for a “new mindset — and how to generate a greater feeling of abundance and gratitude”, which sets us up to attract greater good.  It’s a universal law — “if our energy is giving and abundant, we’re more likely to receive more of the same”.  “Taurus is the sign of sensual pleasure and appreciation of the natural world” — a sign of plenty and contentment, but also one of complacency — not wanting to get involved in community affairs or politics, or anything else that would tend to “disturb their level of contentment; that is a negative aspect of this sign”.  This can be a time for reflection and “new insights”.  This retrograde period, “passing across the face of the Sun” gives us an opportunity for illumination – if we are quiet and still enough to integrate the answers.  The first 2 weeks of May holds the potential for clearing out old stuff and for gaining a new perspective.  “A full moon in Sagittarius on May 21st invites us out to play and welcomes a lighter vibration.  Mercury resumes its normal forward movement on May 23rd.”   The full moon is conjoined with Mars, so be watchful for “emotional outbursts and if you find yourself quick to anger be quick to apologize.  This is more likely to have relevance for the Sagittarius and the Gemini, who will feel the force of the full moon more than the other signs.  By being mindful of one’s inner states, emotions can be nipped in the bud.”    The full moon period is a lively time for social interactions, so don’t sit at home — get out and enjoy!  As the end of the month nears, “Mars moves back into its own sign of Scorpio” and we are urged to protect ourselves from compromising situations, to set and reinforce boundaries and move ahead in the direction we want to go.  May is an important month for learning patience, learning to be in allowance of things we can’t change for the time being, and for us to possibly recognize the importance of the truth:  that our own mindset influences our experience of life — whether it’s one of struggles and sorrow or ease and joy!  Let that be our meditation for each and every day: “I embrace my life with ease and joy!  I open my awareness to the Divine in the universe!” (from an Oprah/Chopra meditation)     And notice the miracles that begin to occur for us!

The above information is quoted and paraphrased from:  Donna Taylor, PREDICTIONS article, May 2016 magazine issue of: Sedona, Journal of Emergence!  by Trish Forsyth Voss”

The first week of December brings a conjunction of Saturn to the Sun, with Neptune squaring this duo, forcing some folks to face up to the fantasies they’ve created in their own minds, and consequently to deal with the illusions and deceptions that have resulted.  Saturn is the taskmaster, but rewards us for diligent work and “sensible effort”.  Sagittarians in particular must pay heed to Saturn’s message as Saturn is conjoined to the Sun in the sign of the Archer, but now is an important time for us all to face up to our failures, see our situations clearly, determine to learn from our mistakes, and forge ahead with constructive steps to reap the rewards that await us.  The second week brings drama as we face a new moon in Sagittarius on 12/11 alongside a volatile T-square featuring Mars, Uranus and Pluto.  The past five turbulent years we have witnessed the actions and results of this dynamic, so it is possible that we might see “a flare up of matters on the world stage”.  We will want to nurture and enhance calmness and peace this week as our patience may be tested.  This is especially the advice for those born under Aries, Libra, Capricorn, Aquarius and Scorpio.  Meditating, journaling, walking, relaxation techniques would be good steps to take to bring more balance to our experience.  With any difficult planetary aspects there is always the opportunity for change .  These planets will shake things up, especially where we’ve allowed things to become stagnant.  We may feel challenged to let go of a situation, the past, a way of being.  “There is an element of burnout” here, so slow down!  “Maybe you will need to let go of an overly busy life and make space for new things to emerge.   This volatile T-square could be calling you to be more assertive and to make changes that protect you and your well-being.”  It may just urge us to be courageous enough to do what we need to do!   The new moon in Sagittarius may help us to change our focus to new creative ways of doing and being.  Moving into the third week, Mercury joins Pluto on 12/19 while squaring Uranus, which begs for us to raise our consciousness …to glean new insights that might offer us “a new way of seeing and experiencing things, and it will pay to slow right down and be present in everything you do — if only for the days that this planetary alignment is in operation”.   There is a full moon on Christmas Day, which can “bring about a more social mood”; a full moon can also bring forth suppressed emotions!  A full moon amplifies feelings, so if we are feeling stressed out and irritated, maybe we should stay away from drinking alcohol.  If we feel offended we can walk away, count to ten and concentrate on what we have to be grateful for.  Positive feelings are amplified also, so if we are feeling loving and happy to be spending time with our loved ones , those vibrations are amped up too.  “With a lovely, harmonious link among Mercury, Jupiter and Venus, the scene will be set to communicate in a loving way, and this Christmas will be a perfect time to show people that you love and appreciate them.  Intention is everything, and this Christmas brings everyone the opportunity to tap into a feeling of benevolence, generosity, loving warmth and kindness.  Merry Christmas everyone!”

The above information is paraphrased or quoted from: Donna Taylor, Predictions – magazine article, from the Annual Predictions Issue 2015 – 2016, Sedona Journal of Emergence!       by Trish Forsyth Voss

Take Courage!  Be Proactive! Go out and get what you need “to survive and thrive”!  This month features a beneficent conjunction of Venus, Jupiter and Mars.  The Jupiter-Mars association encourages us to push out of our comfort zone, to be more ambitious and adventurous!  Venus is the balance in that equation — allowing “creativity, gentleness, caring, relating to others and simply being”.  But Venus doesn’t join that aspect until mid-Oct, so the first two weeks might feel a little stressful, as it’s also Mercury retrograde until 10/10 — so we may want to spend the first 10 days planning our approach and taking action on or after the 10th.  Virgos may especially feel driven by the force of Mars and Jupiter in her sign, but Venus’ arrival softens the energies.  There will be a “dynamic new moon on 10/13 in the sign of Libra”. Uranus, “planet of sudden change, will be in opposition to this new moon”; we are urged to “break our patterns” in order to create something better.  Libras will feel a strong need for change about now.  For some of us health issues will be the arena that convinces us to make much needed changes — for others the arena of relationships is where change is most needed.           Uranus, Mars, Jupiter — never “apologize for their existence”; they teach us that sometimes we need to put our needs first!  If you want “to be happy, we sometimes need to guard our boundaries and assert our right to be ourselves”.           So map out your plan — where do you need to be more assertive and courageous?  Form your intentions and put your plan into action in the second half of October.  “As Venus aligns with Jupiter around 10/24, good fortune could smile on those who ask for help, have faith and push forward with their dreams. Venus and Jupiter together are a bit like a fairy godmother, so make your wishes and if they are aligned with your heart, they have a good chance of coming to fruition at this time.”  Libras, Sagittarians and Taureans may “find themselves very blessed”.  The last half of the month we should focus on gratitude — because the more we focus on good received and acknowledge it — the universe multiplies and bestows more good!   We need to be receptive to blessings, focus on what works, and acknowledge where we are blest!  A “sign from the universe” pointing us in “the right direction” is MAJOR!  Abundance of good grows from the soil of a grateful heart, nurtured, cultivated — we are replenished with showers of blessings!   October is full of “promise and potential — to tap into it we need to be bold, courageous, adventurous, creative, authentic, ambitious, and grateful.”  We may find ourselves at month’s end “in a much more interesting and satisfying position than when we began”.  BE BOLD — GO FOR IT!

The above information is quoted and paraphrased from Donna Taylor, PREDICTIONS magazine article, October 2015 edition of Sedona, Journal of Emergence!        by Trish Forsyth Voss

September is a time for Big Changes, New Beginnings, as it’s an eclipse month!  The eclipse occurs on Sept 13th at 20 degrees Virgo, so this will affect those born under the sign of  The Maiden more than others, but it will affect us all. Anyone with planets or points around 20 degrees Pisces, Sagittarius, or Gemini will also feel the impact.  Solar eclipses can bring “sudden and dramatic developments”.  “It’s as if fate steps in and directs us to the next step on our journeys.”  And often, there’s no going back!  With Jupiter also in the sign of Virgo, there is a push to embrace the new adventures in life.  The few days prior to a solar eclipse is a time to be quietly receptive, allowing whatever needs to die … to do so.  In the space following an eclipse “the energies are imbued with power and intensity ” that can push changes forward!  For all of us 9/13 will be a potent day, and we can reflect on what we “want to move on from” and what we wish to embrace.  Creating a wish board collage can be an exciting project; and drawing or coloring a mandala can be artistic fun and mentally stimulating.   Mercury goes retrograde on 9/18 in Libra, and encourages us to “rethink an idea, review a project, or revisit the past”.  Libras might adopt a slower stance, and Geminis and Virgos (signs ruled by Mercury) may feel the need to slow down as well.  Libras especially may want to contemplate “working with imagery in the form of visualization, guided journeys, tarot cards, or painting inner feelings” to assist them in reflecting and considering their destiny.  Saturn enters Sagittarius a few days after the eclipse, coming out of a Scorpio retrograde, and could bring reemerging themes from the past several months.  Saturn is a heavy-hitter and task master that calls out a maturing process within us, that usually results in “constructive changes in our lives”.   Sagittarians may feel Saturn’s weight bearing down in family challenges and in an increased sense of responsibility.  Character-building is Saturn’s main forte!  And with the resulting “success and achievement” that comes, “Saturn also helps us see what is real and what matters most”.  We will all “feel the shift of Saturn’s weight from one area of our charts to the next”.  The last week of September brings a lunar eclipse on 9/28 at 6 degrees Aries, and “urges us to break free of the past”, so with Mercury guiding us to “revisit aspects of our lives”, this may be the time for carving out more space, clearing out cupboards and closets, and finishing neglected projects.  For those who have been “dealing with any issues of the past that needed sorting, under this Aries eclipse”,  we may feel “ready to move forward and start afresh”.   Lunar eclipses may bring some measure of tension or uncertainty, but illumination should follow, with consciousness-raising enlightenments.  This eclipse should “shine a light on your path” to help you see if you need to head in a different direction.  It may require courage, but take the path that leads to “refreshing change and exciting challenges”.  We are being called on to forge ahead!  Let’s proceed with great courage, joy and resiliency!

The information above was paraphrased or quoted from: Donna Taylor, Predictions (article) of September 2015  magazine issue of: Sedona, Journal of Emergence!

The month begins with Saturn forming a hard angle to Mercury, Venus and Jupiter, “bringing challenges or restrictions to the Taurus, Libra, Sagittarius, Gemini, Virgo, and (to a lesser extent) Pisces”.  Leos may also feel affected.  Saturn is the taskmaster; so our query to ourselves must be: What is the taskmaster here to teach me? … or, What illusions do I need to wake up from?   Where have I tried to “take the easy option”?  Are my attitudes realistic?   Writing or counseling may help us “determine the best way forward”.   Jupiter changes signs on  August 14th, moving from Leo (where it has spent a year) into Virgo.  “Everyone gets a gift when Jupiter changes signs”, and most should notice that an area or two of our lives begin to get easier!  “Aries and Cancer are most likely to benefit from Saturn’s position.  Cancers might notice a “greater optimism and a growing awareness of the possibilities around them”.  The rest of us need to “take off the rose-tinted glasses”, and see what actions need to be taken.  Our gifts and blessings from Jupiter may be delayed for a short time due to Saturn’s influence.  Patience is required!  The end of the month brings an “unusual, very watery full moon — placed in Pisces and closely conjoined by Neptune”.  Squaring Saturn in Scorpio, and opposing the Sun and Jupiter in Virgo, we “have a very sensitive, psychic, and quite sorrowful moon, but on the other side, … a boundless optimism and positivity”.  Within these “two polar opposites” we need to find a balance between giving in to defeatist attitudes and being arrogant and impulsive.  This full moon strives to wake us up from dreams and illusions … to see what is!  For some this will be a painful awakening!  “Try to blend positive expectations with a sense of realism and practical steps to achieve your aims.”  “The gift of August is to wake us up” from our illusions, and to empower us to step into more positive, practical modes of awareness, thought and action.  Happy awakening!

The first couple of days this month we have a powerfully transformative full moon that aligns with Pluto, and may be like a wake-up call to many, encouraging us “to use our power wisely to make decisions not not based on passionate impulses”.  This full moon invokes intense emotions, “especially to those born under the signs of Capricorn, Cancer, Aries and Scorpio”; and the Leos may find this a difficult time also!  This “difficulty” can be avoided or mitigated however, by using the illumination gained to help transform where you are stuck, imbalanced, living under an illusion, or displaying a complacent attitude.  We are all being tested under this aggressive full moon, so avoid blaming others, “pull back your projections”, and view your situation with “compassion, tolerance, and forgiveness”.  We can enjoy and use the respite, with the planetary movements,  between the full moon and the new moon on July 16th to ground ourselves and “enjoy simple, nurturing pursuits”.  The energies this month demand that we “change, transform, and rise” to a higher level of consciousness; so we need to “rest in the quiet spaces and be kind to ourselves and others”.  July 16th new moon “brings massive potential for change”, and “asks us to break old patterns, and set ourselves free from restrictions, old habits, and general stuckness”.  “Capricorns, Cancer and Aries will feel the impact of these energies most strongly”.  Aquarians, Leos, Scorpios, Geminis and Virgos will also feel “the powerful planetary rays”.  “Libras, Sagittarius, and Taurus won’t escape either”, confronted by Saturn, the taskmaster, demanding endurance!  Pisces, ruled by Neptune,  seems to be the only planet granted respite, and we can greatly help ourselves by using Neptune’s vibes of loving kindness and forgiveness in all our circumstances.  We can endeavor to accept things as they are, knowing that all things happen for a reason.  So, lets accentuate the positive!  A Uranian  “new moon and planets push and pull us into a state of change, in unforeseen disruptions and upheaval” to encourage us to break the old stagnant patterns of our lives and our thinking.   So, when we run into the scenarios that are “out of our control”, lets remember that our reactions ARE under our control; lets do ourselves a favor by being more open and rolling with the changes, especially  around July 16th (instead of choosing “to react with anger, irritation, impatience, judgment, and inflexibility”).   On July 19th Venus moves into Virgo (zero degree).  and stays there until July 31st.   What sign and house is your Venus in?  “Contemplate what Venus means to you, and allow more of this into your life.”  During this Venus retrograde we can attempt to “fix problems and improve relationships with others”, and developing deeper connections.  This a time for us all to “benefit from this softer way of being” that Venus presents.  The last week of July we are alerted to any lack of harmony, joy or pleasure in our world.  On July 31st there is a second full moon for this month, which is somewhat “unusual, but gives us the opportunity for further insights and illumination in another area of our lives”.  “The Leos and Aquarians will “feel its effect and the opportunity to reassess where they’re at in life”.   Leos will benefit from the cluster of planets in their sign offering “protection, benevolence, fun and opportunity”.  Leos are advised to make the most of these influences “by being open to growth and positive new beginnings”.  Due to the level of planetary activity this month there is “great potential”  and “opportunity for change and development” for us all.    Kick complacency out the door, don’t try to swim against the tide,  and “go with the flow” of the rapids, “for the times they are a changing”!

The above information was quoted or paraphrased from: Donna Taylor, Predictions article, from July 2015 magazine edition of: Sedona, Journal of Emergence!  by Trish Forsyth Voss

We begin the first week with a contentious full moon!  A full moon usually clarifies issues for us, but NOT this one; as Neptune forms a difficult aspect to Mercury until June 24th, this full moon may hype up the uncertainty, making for “a confusing time for Mercury-ruled signs”.  Those born under the mutable signs of Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces “are most likely to be challenged by this moon”, and they need to “take time out and tune into their inner compass so they can be successfully directed toward the right path”.  “What we most need to be mindful of  is the tendency to be sucked into an illusion.  We might think we suddenly have the answer, but it is possible that we are believing only what we want to believe and making the circumstances fit around it.”  With Mercury retrograde, we really need to “go within and wait for clarity to emerge from the silence of our being”; that is one way that we can possibly “avoid the potential pitfalls that this Neptunian full moon brings”.    Decisions about important matters should wait until after Mercury turns direct on June 12th; Gemini and Virgo however should delay making big decisions until June 24th, as Neptune forms a hard angle to Mercury until then.  Geminians are urged “to clear out and let go of things from the past before they can move forward”.  Sagittarians have a few months of calmer times as Saturn retreats back into Scorpio; giving the archers some “breathing space” to figure out what changes they need to make.  Energy picks up later in the month as a new moon in Gemini is joined by Mars — this dynamic new moon is perfect for becoming clear on what you want to manifest” and pushing you toward it.  “Meditate on your choices and options before taking action; often what we think we want is NOT what we need”, so “be still and tune into your soul’s inner guidance”.   Get “‘clear on what is best for you”, then you can surge ahead!  This is true for everyone, but is “of paramount importance for the Geminis since its all happening in their sign”.  “Once Mercury moves out of range of Neptune’s confusing and potentially deceptive vibes around June 25th, we will all be able to see much more clearly, and the Geminis should heave a  sigh of relief.”  A Big Sigh!  This month Venus and Jupiter make their way through the sign of Leo, which is very beneficial for Leos, but “holds potential and promise for all of us”!  Near the end of the month “this pair” form an auspicious “conjunction that bestows good fortune, benevolence, and pleasant events for many”.  “Venus and Jupiter have a gift for everyone this month”, and we can turn our attention toward the last week and “find an antidote to all our problems”.  “Mars joins with the Sun in this final week also, creating quite a strong energy”.  So, delay whatever important decisions that you can until the last week of June, and be mindful of being present in all our moments, no matter what task or action we are performing.  Ram Dass said, “BE HERE NOW!”  That’s a great ACTIVE, meditative stance to take forth into each and every day!

The above information is paraphrased or quoted from: Donna Taylor, Predictions article, magazine issue June 2015, Sedona Journal of Emergence!