Jacqueline Lasahn

Intuitive Astrologer and Ritualist

Reality Check

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“Awareness is like the sun.
When it shines on things, they are transformed.”
Thich Nhat Hanh

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Breathing in and Breathing out
is the rhythm of life.
We can’t have one without the other.

Such are the qualities of
Jupiter and Saturn
in the cycles of life.

Growth and containment.
Indulgence and discipline.
Generous and restrained.

Optimism and pessimism.
Magnanimous and parsimonious.

Expansion and conservation.
Exploration and consolidation.

Excess and boundaries.
Opportunity and structure.

Breathing in and Breathing out.

 

Reality Check

The Jupiter Saturn cycle shows the possibilities or changes and development of an individual’s place in society as well as the possibilities or changes and development of groups (social, business and political).

Jupiter square Saturn extends from August 2024 until June 2025. The exact dates are August 19th, 2024 – December 24th, 2024 – June 15th, 2025. The week or so around each date is when it is the strongest, but keep in mind, it is in effect the whole ten months and will show up distinctly at various time for different people, organizations, or situations. There is a reshaping of our social, political and financial spheres.

The whole process can combine vision and ideals with the resolve and persistence to surpass obstacles. That sounds great, doesn’t it? It’s not simple. We face our fears. Confidence and self-assuredness are tested by reality. Breathing in and Breathing out. There are hard decisions that must be made. Stand up to keep your vision alive!

 

Jupiter and Saturn have a 20 year cycle. The inception of the current cycle was on the winter solstice of December 21, 2020:

The Saturn Jupiter conjunction began a significant cycle of social destiny. Read more here: https://jacquelinelasahn.com/more-than-an-eclipse

Now is the waxing square, a time of challenges, crisis and managing aspirations along with the current situation. This is an important year for change.

Aquarius Full Moon

August 19th, 2024

The lunar cycle peaks to fullness on the same day as the significant Jupiter Saturn square. The full moon is exactly square Uranus, creating a configuration known as a fixed T-square. The tension sparkles with activity and spontaneity. Although that may not be comfortable for everyone. Mercury is closely aligned with the Sun, marking a significant point in Mercury’s retrograde cycle. Breakthrough with new ideas and inspirations. Mercury will resume direct motion on the afternoon of August 28.

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Seeds of Inquiry

The waxing square is a reality check for what began at the end of 2020.

What must be eliminated or completed or revised?

Are you in alignment with the intentions you planted at that time?

Are you in sync with your ideals and your goals?

What is worth working (or fighting) for?

 

“We must remember that no effort is lost. We tend to give ourselves such a short period of time for this major transformation. People need to look at the total picture of spiritual life and say, “I must make a lifetime’s commitment to this process.’ That is the gate. There has to be a ruthless self-honesty, the ability to look at something we have been doing for a long time and admit that we have been deluding ourselves. There has to be a commitment, a constant willingness to re-create ourselves. You don’t like what you see? It doesn’t matter, just start again. Without that willingness we cannot sustain the interest in the spiritual process…Self-observation is the beginning, but there must also be self-understanding, which is deeper. Self-observation gives us feedback about what we do. Self-understanding reveals why we do what we do.”
Georg Feuerstein, yogic scholar

 
“Thank you for your contribution to our lives right now…. so right on you don’t even know. I love you.” Natasha

 

Navigation in the Mystery

Your astrological chart is a potent pattern: it is the matrix that reveals how the planets speak within you. Prediction is a matter of looking down the river to interpret and sense the shape and flow of the journey ahead. Consult your celestial compass: What are the conditions and optimal ways to navigate? What are your possibilities and options?

“When you bring consciousness to anything, things begin to shift.” Eve Ensler

The sun, the moon and the planets are your allies in seeking truth.
They offer parameters, milestones and timing.
They open doors – if you are willing to step through the threshold to
deeper understanding and self-acceptance.
I welcome your inquiry.
I offer navigation in the mystery through astrology and tarot.
With Love,
Jacqueline

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The Ebb and Flow of Lunar Time

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Falling in Love with the Earth
This beautiful, bounteous, life-giving planet we call Earth has given birth to each one of us, and each one of us carries the Earth within every cell of our body.”
Thich Nhat Hanh

 

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return to your source.
Bedrock, belly
nourish your roots.

Linear time is measured
by calendars, commitments,
marks of the past and goals in the future.

Lunar time is fluid,
rivers of memories
weave into the ocean of imagination.

There is power in the awareness
of ebb and flow;
of seasons
of cultural rhythms
of personal cycles within.

New Moon in Cancer.
Tribe, family, planet,
the place you call home,
inner world, physical body,
intuition that is yours alone.

Cancer New Moon
July 5, 2024
3:57 pm PDT

As we move into the second half of 2024, How Are You? Perhaps you are finding some moments of repose for reflection or maybe you are just barreling along without a thought. This new moon offers a worthwhile opportunity to check in because this year is going to keep rolling on!

Impulsive and volatile, Mars conjunct Uranus, July 14 &15 (occurs about every two years). Your personal life may or may not be disrupted; take note of how upheaval and rapid change is showing up around the world. Be aware of the impact of your actions on others.

Full Moon in the final degree of Capricorn on July 21 (the second Capricorn Full Moon in a row!) is a good time for dealing with unfinished business. Clean up, purge, let go. Intense and focused.

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What part of my life needs nourishment, care and attention?

What activities feed, nurture, or inspire me?

What habits and emotional attachments hold me back?

How may I respond to others without neglecting myself?

We and the Earth are one
The Earth is our mother, nourishing and protecting us in every moment–giving us air to breathe, fresh water to drink, food to eat and healing herbs to cure us when we are sick. Every breath we inhale contains our planet’s nitrogen, oxygen, water vapor and trace elements. When we breathe with mindfulness, we can experience our interbeing with the Earth’s delicate atmosphere, with all the plants, and even with the sun, whose light makes possible the miracle of photosynthesis. With every breath we can experience communion. With every breath we can savor the wonders of life.

We need to change our way of thinking and seeing things. We need to realise that the Earth is not just our environment. The Earth is not something outside of us. Breathing with mindfulness and contemplating your body, you realise that you are the Earth. You realise that your consciousness is also the consciousness of the Earth. Look around you–what you see is not your environment, it is you.”
from Thich Nhat Hanh’s statement on Climate Change for the United Nations

Navigation in the Mystery

Your astrological chart is a potent pattern: it is the matrix that reveals how the planets speak within you. Prediction is a matter of looking down the river to interpret and sense the shape and flow of the journey ahead. Consult your celestial compass: What are the conditions and optimal ways to navigate? What are your possibilities and options?

“When you bring consciousness to anything, things begin to shift.” Eve Ensler

The sun, the moon and the planets are your allies in seeking truth.
They offer parameters, milestones and timing.
They open doors – if you are willing to step through the threshold to
deeper understanding and self-acceptance.
I welcome your inquiry.
I offer navigation in the mystery through astrology and tarot.
With Love,
Jacqueline

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Dreams and Reality

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The new season emerges
with a celebration of wings.
Butterflies, damselflies,
yellow-faced bumblebees,
the air is alive
with every sort of pollinator.
Little songbirds flit and flirt
and call their mates
while others are building nests…
the music of wings is all around.
Element: air.

Dreams beckon
as we walk on the fertile earth.
Each one of us has a precious life to live,
imagination and possibilities all around.
Element: earth.

Do we dare to dream when the world in on fire?
When people are wandering the planet looking for a place to call home
or digging out from the debris of disaster…
Element: fire.

We travel through this multi-layered life of
dreams and reality,
from the most tense and weighty burdens
to the gossamer wisps of imaginings.
Element: water.

This is a time of weaving together,
acknowledging the fullness of life, the fullness of summer.
the fullness of all we are
the beauty, the magic, the fecundity
and the gravitas of life on Earth.
Be kind and generous of heart,
you never know others’ hidden grief or burdens.


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Solstice
June 20, 2024 1:51 pm PDT

Capricorn Full Moon
June 21, 2024 6:07 pm PDT

Jupiter in Gemini
May 25th, 2024 – June 9th, 2025

 

Dreams and Reality

Full Moon: Moon in Capricorn (controlled, cool, and grounded) opposite Sun in Cancer (emotional, sensitive, and intuitive). There is a potential for tension in the ability to express emotions or in finding the opportunity to share feelings in a relationship. Perhaps circumstances demand that one remain stoic.

Neptune closely squares the full moon, adding confusion. Perhaps the person you want to share your feelings with is absent or plainly unavailable. Or you can’t quite find the words to convey your feelings. When Neptune is emphasized, as it is at this lunation, you can simply feel sleepy or fatigued. Dreaming, drifting and a bit out of touch with reality. Listen to the quiet voices within. Intuition is heightened. Find inspiration in the mundane. Deepen compassion. Love without delusion and awaken to where you have wandered off into illusion.

Jupiter entered into a new expression on May 25 for a year’s romp in Gemini. It can add an uplifting note, Gemini is sparkly and fun, curious but detached. Keep it light. Although gossip unbounded by moral standards and speaking without consideration exacerbated during this election year. Curiosity abounds, distraction magnified!

As Jupiter in Gemini is fueled by nascent Pluto in Aquarius, we step into a new world where news bits fly at the speed of light and empower images and words regardless of veracity. The word deepfake has been cropping up in the news. Deepfake is an image or recording that has been convincingly altered and manipulated to misrepresent someone as doing or saying something that was not actually done or said. Clearly, we must practice discernment!

What is the power we wield in our own lives?
Consider the power of words spoken truthfully and consciously
with respect for all living things.
This is a time of weaving together,
acknowledging the fullness of life, the fullness of summer.
the fullness of all we are
the beauty, the magic, the fecundity
and the gravitas of life on Earth.
Be kind and generous of heart,
you never know others’ hidden grief or burdens.

“Thanks to Jacqueline Lasahn for this. She is a brilliant, compassionate, passionate woman, teacher, healer…” K. F.

Navigation in the Mystery

Your astrological chart is a potent pattern: it is the matrix that reveals how the planets speak within you. Prediction is a matter of looking down the river to interpret and sense the shape and flow of the journey ahead. Consult your celestial compass: What are the conditions and optimal ways to navigate? What are your possibilities and options?

“When you bring consciousness to anything, things begin to shift.” Eve Ensler

The sun, the moon and the planets are your allies in seeking truth.
They offer parameters, milestones and timing.
They open doors – if you are willing to step through the threshold to
deeper understanding and self-acceptance.
I welcome your inquiry.
I offer navigation in the mystery through astrology and tarot.
With Love,
Jacqueline

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Scorpio Full Moon Magnified

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Find out what makes you kinder, what opens you up and brings out the most loving, generous, and unafraid version of you—and go after those things as if nothing else matters. Because, actually, nothing else does.” George Saunders

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Full Moon Fruit
of the Aries Eclipse.
Raw.
Dynamic.

Egos in action
and reaction.

Full moon pressure at
cathartic crossroads.

Stimulated, energized, or aggravated,
impatient outbursts erupt.

Fighting spirit.
Initiative.
Courage. Conflict.

Anger is the emotion that separates. It cuts everything right in two.” Charlotte Joko Beck

Neither
compulsive work
or emotional withdrawal
are solutions
to the pressures
of life’s demands.

Distill the tumult and disruption
to the essential values of your heart.
Slow down to know
what to hold on to and what to let go.

Allow Being.
Breathe into
Here & now.
Cultivate Loving Kindness.

You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.”
Indira Gandhi

Scorpio Full Moon Magnified

April 23, 2024

4:49 pm PDT

Full Moon Fruit of the Aries Eclipse.

Intensity is always a keyword for any Scorpio Full Moon. Why magnified? Pluto (co-ruler, along with Mars, of Scorpio) is in a tense relationship with the Moon and the Sun. Astrologers call this configuration a T-square. It is a difficult situation, but can be a time of resourcefulness and strength. Breakdown and breakthrough. Surrender and renew. Pluto turns us inside-out.  The planet of a catharsis, death and rebirth, power and fear is challenging fixed patterns in relationships. Radical shifts in power dynamics. Pluto destroys the old forms and instigates change, growth, and destruction. Motivating at best.

Full Moon Fruit of the Aries Eclipse.

Curious that Mars rules both Aries and Scorpio. So… it is not just this full moon, we’re in the wake of the eclipse, super charged by the full moon.

Anger is also a beautiful emotion. It’s the emotion of self-care, of self-protection. It is the emotion by which we make ourselves known to others as worthy, valuable human beings. Anger is the way we tell other people that they’ve gone too far, that they’ve crossed the invisible boundary they shouldn’t have crossed if they want to remain in our good graces.” Daphne Rose Kingmsa

What about Mars?

Mars is the warrior and the murderer, but he is also the surgeon…” Alan Oken

Mars is the driving force of will, initiative, and assertion within each one of us. It is the passion that moves us forward in the world. Physical vitality and the ability (or inability) to express anger and rage, the Mars dynamic is not about thought or analysis. Mars is action. Courage, aggression, and willpower pushing forward. Be aware of irritability, obsessiveness and over extension. Mars emphasizes selfhood (or selfishness), division, and separation. Many feel pushed to take sides.

It’s worthwhile noting with Mars in Pisces (and conjunct Neptune exact on April 28th), it is not always easy to express anger directly and many are inclined to seek diversions (check out, have a drink) or may act in a passive/aggressive manner. Compassion and kindness for all at best!

Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” Dalai Lama

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Scorpio Full Moon Magnified
Seeds of Inquiry

What has been hidden that is being revealed?

Where do I need to persist or finally let go?

Allow your connection to your own vulnerability to soften your heart and awaken loving kindness for yourself and all beings.

“Just listened to most of the last session we had when I was deeply stressed. You, Jacqueline, are phenomenal. Of course, I didn’t hear it then, but appreciate it greatly now. You are what this world needs.” Peggy S.

Navigation in the Mystery

Your astrological chart is a potent pattern: it is the matrix that reveals how the planets speak within you. Prediction is a matter of looking down the river to interpret and sense the shape and flow of the journey ahead. Consult your celestial compass: What are the conditions and optimal ways to navigate? What are your possibilities and options?

“When you bring consciousness to anything, things begin to shift.” Eve Ensler

The sun, the moon and the planets are your allies in seeking truth.
They offer parameters, milestones and timing.
They open doors – if you are willing to step through the threshold to
deeper understanding and self-acceptance.
I welcome your inquiry.
I offer navigation in the mystery through astrology and tarot.
With Love,
Jacqueline

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Aries Solar Eclipse 2024

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Turmoil,
transformation,
world out of balance.

Moon Shadow obscures
the Light of the Sun.

The upside down
the inside out, disorienting
shape shifting suspension.

Come home to yourself,
the here and the now,
and listen to the Earth.

A new world is emerging.
We are transforming.
Seed your intentions.


Aries Solar Eclipse 2024
April 8, 11:20 am PDT

A Solar Eclipse changes the way we perceive the order of our lives. Life is seen in a new shape, often uncovering what’s been hidden. We see darkness where we depend on seeing light. Shadow stands in front of light. We see the world from a different perspective.

The shadow is more opaque. The light is more brilliant. The grand display of contrast can accentuate a sharp focus of clarity. A shadow is created by the Moon, voice of instinct and mystery of the unconscious. Be unafraid to listen to your inner voice!

Aries is the first sign of the zodiac: warrior, pioneer, fiery life-force rising!

The positive expression may be enterprising, confident, courageous, dynamic, exuberant, energized, or self-expressed.

Shadow expressions in the flavor of Aries may be impulsive, me-first, reckless, domineering, aggressive, agitating, or narcissistic.

This eclipse brings attention to focus, hard work and dedication.

It is a time for each of us to reconsider our priorities.

Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it.” Brene Brown

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☽ Solar Eclipse Seeds of Inquiry ☼

Previous eclipses relevant to this time occurred during 2006, 1988, 1970 and 1952. Intuitive leaps, insights, ideas, visions and vivid dreams are hallmarks of this series of eclipses.

Everything’s spiraling: Earth, Moon, Sun, Galaxy. We are in the Spiral Dance. Within the course of one month, two eclipses rock our world, followed by the Jupiter Uranus conjunction which occurs once every fourteen years.

Read more here: Eclipses and Surprises

Navigation in the Mystery

Your astrological chart is a potent pattern: it is the matrix that reveals how the planets speak within you. Prediction is a matter of looking down the river to interpret and sense the shape and flow of the journey ahead. Consult your celestial compass: What are the conditions and optimal ways to navigate? What are your possibilities and options?

When you bring consciousness to anything, things begin to shift.” Eve Ensler

The sun, the moon and the planets are your allies in seeking truth.
They offer parameters, milestones and timing.
They open doors – if you are willing to step through the threshold to
deeper understanding and self-acceptance.
I welcome your inquiry.
I offer navigation in the mystery through astrology and tarot.
With Love,
Jacqueline

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