Posts in astrology
Mars + Saturn = Responsibility for Actions Taken

For some, the Mars/Saturn conjunction--with both squaring Neptune--is reflecting a time when they are finding their focus to be centered upon having to take responsibility for an action taken in the past. 

The consequences of the action may not have even seemed to have been so significant at the moment the event occurred and we may even find ourselves surprised that there is so much fuss occurring because of it. 

Yet, fuss there is. 

And a call for accountability.

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Everybody Hurts - Chiron and Healing

In Greek mythology, Chiron was a revered healer, who taught medicine and other healing arts to a great many who would carry on his legacy. Wounded one day by a poison arrow, Chiron who could deliver healing to all, was not able to find a personal salve to heal his own painful wound. He choose to sacrifice his immortality so as to release suffering of a fellow god, Prometheus, and in doing so, Chiron continued his contribution to providing the gifts of healing and compassion to humanity.

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Aquarius Full Moon

During an Aquarius Full Moon, usually issues involving individuals and their relationship to the collective become the center of attention. There could be a heightened sense of tension as an organization or community strives to accommodate the needs of its members along with its own overarching identity and goals; there may also be breakdowns and breakthroughs in the arena of group dynamics and team building. Tensions could arise if we find ourselves torn between wanting to align with and support a group mission and at the same time wanting to not abdicate the experience of gaining recognition for our personal brand of specialness.

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Enriching Compassion: Tonglen Meditation and the Saturn/Neptune Square

Overwhelmed.

That's a word I've heard a lot recently when asking clients, friends, and family how they are doing.

Overwhelmed: It makes sense. It seems like so often these days when we turn on the news, or engage in a conversation, there's yet another story of suffering or something that has us questioning reality.

To me, this feels like one of the ways that the Saturn/Neptune Square—which began late last fall and features a final alignment in September, and yet which is quite potent this month—is weaving its way into our collective conscious. 

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Leo New Moon

During the Leo New Moon, we have the opportunity to shine. There’s an ebullient child-like energy that draws forth the playful and creative self that resides within. Yet, while there’s great encouragement to express oneself, it’s not always done so in a no-holds-barred way; care and thoughtfulness is important since, after all, Leo is the sign of dignity and self-respect.

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Mars in Sagittarius: The Pursuit of Adventure and Truth

On August 2, warrior Mars returns to Sagittarius after spending nine-plus weeks in Scorpio (it was retrograde in this undercover sign from May 27 through June 29, and in direct motion since then). Having just spent so many weeks in the uncover/discover/recover sign of Scorpio, we've moved through the muck, dredging up deep feelings, hidden treasures, and secrets usually shielded from others (and possibly ourselves as well).

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The Wisdom Inherent in the Surprise {Uranus Stations Retrograde}

In honor of Uranus stationing (retrograde) today, I thought we could talk about surprises.

The unanticipated can catch us off guard. It can shock and/or rattle us. It can also break us out of pattern so that we can see the rafters of truth in a way we never considered. And once we see them in this way, we may find ourselves a little shocked, because these "just-realized" notions feel so obvious and inviolable, that we can't believe we didn't see/believe/understand and realize them previously. 

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