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Pisces New Moon: Dreamweaver

March 4, 2019 By Jacqueline

“The point is that our true nature is not some ideal that we have to live up to. It’s who we are right now, and that’s what we can make friends with and celebrate.” Pema Chödrön, The Wisdom of No Escape

Cosmic choreography
intuitive path
open and empathic
learning to trust
the fragility of being alive.

Mirrored universe reflects
the natural and the plastic,
the innocuous and the noxious,
the marvelous and the atrocious.
Dazzled by the maze?
Be amazed.

“Even if it is very foggy, cloudy or stormy, the blue sky is always there, for us, above the clouds.” Thich Nhat Hanh

Reach inside the retrograde mystery
Dive into dreamworlds deep.
The tangled web,
a veil of jewels.
The wonderment of having eyes to see.

There are times when
life seems to slip between our fingers.
Surrender to compassion.
Sense into your vulnerability.
Forgive, allow and be present.
Innocence and wisdom join hands.

Allow being.
Seek the quiet
and Listen.

“It is not for us to arrive at knowledge. We know, as we love, by instinct, faith, emotion.” Isadora Duncan

Pisces New Moon: Dreamweaver
March 6, 2019 8:03 am PT

Oh my. This new moon is conjunct Neptune (Pisces’ ruler) which amps up sensitivity and confusion to the utmost. This is preceded by Mercury at 29 degrees Pisces in Retrograde (until March 28). Inspired to swim in cosmic waters or afraid of being pulled in by the undertow? Be aware of cloudy judgements. Explore without attachments. Be ready to lend a helping hand. Allow for more time to go wherever you go. Follow your Muse, Dreamweaver! Visual arts, music, poetry all benefit this month. Bathe your heart in loving kindness. Spin straw into gold. Be clear with your boundaries. Keep your feet on the ground. Seek the wisdom of trees.

March 14: Mercury conjunct Sun, always a notable point in the cycle when the retrograde story is illuminated by the Sun’s light. Mark your calendar… what stands out for you? It may be an event, a communication or insight that circumvents the usual patterns. Take a time out for sensing, listening and observation. The following day, Mercury squares Jupiter, expansive thoughts, grandiose proclamations about truth or maybe just too much.. scattered. Remember the intuitive voice is not always literal.

Big news also is Uranus’ solid entry into Taurus on March 6 where it travels until April 2026. Uranus is associated with rebellion, liberation and awakening. Taurus’ approach to life is often conservative, sensual, practical and persistent. There is a great potential for new technologies to rise alongside the dire need for changing humanity’s wasteful habits. Take a look in your own astrology chart to see what area of your life is ripe for awakening. Contact me for a fresh perspective!

☽ Pisces New Moon
Seeds of Inquiry ☼

How do I allow space for listening in my life?

What is my intuition saying now?

How may my compassion for others enlighten how I treat myself?

What/How can I give to the world?

“Thanks for a great reading, that really set me right, and made things clear for me… I can’t wait to listen to the recording.” Julie S.

Sky above, Earth below, where are you in your duality dance? What’s next? I offer deep and compassionate insight that is tailored to your specific needs and interests. Learn about how an astrology reading can you help you: Click here!

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Artwork: “Dawn” by Anna Dittman
“Riodhr” by Janie Olson
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Virgo Full Moon: devotion

February 17, 2019 By Jacqueline

“Being productive at your craft is important. Being productive in your devotion to grow as a human is essential.” Robin S. Sharma

Everyday
humble offerings.
Brush away pride
as well as fear.
Shake off self-absorption.

You are no better,
no less than others.
Everyone is hungry.
Everyone has desires.
Everyone deserves to be fed,
to be truly seen and loved.

Daily devotions
do not absolve you from sin,
since there is no sin that binds you.
There is work to be done.

Precious Life
Precious Earth.

Turn emotion inside-out.
The flip-side of yearning
is a cup overflowing.

You are free to love yourself,
to love life… all of life and who you love.
Create the beautiful design of your life.
Translate love and compassion
into your daily offerings.
There is work to be done.

“I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty to accomplish small tasks as if they were great and noble.” Helen Keller

Virgo Full Moon: devotion
February 19, 2019 7:53 am PT

“Every day millions of Tamil women in southeast India wake up before dawn to create a kolam, an ephemeral ritual design made with rice flour, on the thresholds of homes, businesses and temples. This thousand-year-old ritual welcomes and honors Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and alertness, and Bhudevi, the goddess of the earth. Created by hand with great skill, artistry, and mathematical precision, the kolam disappears in a few hours, borne away by passing footsteps and hungry insects.” Feeding a Thousand Souls: Women, Ritual, and Ecology in India, An Exploration of the Kōlam by Vijaya Nagarajan

This full moon is a potent time to be grounded in practical and meaningful activities. So, if you have practical necessities to accomplish, make them meaningful. It will serve you and others in the long run. Mercury is conjunct Neptune (Pisces ruler); ideals and imagination are strong. If that’s not the case, delusion or escapism will do.

Uranus continues to move through the 29th degree of Aries until March 6. It is a volatile period of change and upheaval. Reflect on the significant changes in your life since 2011, as you are about to begin a new chapter of awakening.

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Dazzled by Life’s Mystery

There is a shift in two weeks when the Pisces New Moon conjuncts Neptune as Mercury, in the 29th degree of Pisces, stations retrograde. No doubt magic will be in the air, along with an outpouring of compassion at a rather disorienting and weird time. That’s March 5 & 6, concurrent with the Uranus ingress Taurus where it travels until 2026.

Where is being activated in your life? Contact me for an individual perspective tailored to your interests and concerns.

☽ Virgo Full Moon Contemplations ☼

from Pema Chödrön:
“A practice you can do to help you develop more empathy and compassion. Just Like Me, helps you see that you and others are the same. Say you’re in a traffic jam. You look around at all the other drivers and think, just like me they don’t like to be in this traffic jam. Just like me they’re fuming and fussing. Or you’re walking along the street and there’s someone sitting on a sidewalk who is very distressed. You think, just like me they want to be happy. Just like me, they want to have some comfort in their life. You see your sameness.”

“My second reading has made a really big impact on me. I’m completely amazed at how accurate you are at deciphering the charts to translate it in a way that is tangible and helpful to me.” R.K.

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“Muluggu Rangoli Diwali 2013 – 013” by Rajesh_India is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
“India – Kolam – 15” by McKay Savage is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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Aquarius New Moon: Begin Again

February 1, 2019 By Jacqueline

“The really magical things are the ones that happen right in front of you. A lot of the time you keep looking for beauty, but it is already there. And if you look with a bit more intention, you see it.” Vic Muniz

Sky above, earth below
the duality dance of incarnation.
Sky above, earth below
each one of us,
an intersection of the two.

Midpoint between Solstice and Equinox
the past lives within,
the future is a breath away.
Each one of us
an intersection of the two.

Now the wheel quickens,
we begin again.

new moon seeded by the sun
we begin again.

new moon empowered by the unknowing,
we begin again.

new moon infused by the secrets of the night
we begin again.

new moon schooled by the university of stars,
we begin again.

the collective of the cosmos sings to the moon,
begin again.

new moon whispers to you:
begin again.

“Step out of the history that is holding you back. Step into the new story you are willing to create.” Oprah Winfrey

Aquarius New Moon
February 4, 2019 1:03 pm

Spacious imagining. Aquarius New Moon stimulates fresh and innovative approaches to familiar holding patterns. There is a spark of opening to new possibilities. Aquarius sees humor in human dilemmas. We’re all in this together. Aquarius sparkle meets Imbolc, a new moon at the cross-quarter (midpoint between Winter and Spring) is a propitious point of energized beginnings.

February 1st begins with Mars square Pluto. The aspect is intense, controlled, often angry and competitive. Mars travels ahead to join with Uranus on February 12, no restraint, potentially reckless, highly energized, eager to initiate change!

February 6 – March 6: Uranus moves through the 29th degree of Aries. This a a wild passage that portends discoveries and forging ahead and yet may also fuel radical behavior for those who only hold self-interest. “Expect the unexpected.” Look where Aries is located in your chart for this “last blast” of initiative and breakthrough and make the most of this time.

☽ Aquarius New Moon Seeds of Inquiry ☼

Where in my psyche/in my life am I itching to break loose or chafing against the restraints of the past?

Identify the restraints, the judgements or blame surrounding them.

What will my life look like when I live fully in the awareness of my freedom and what may I initiate?

“What a powerful, thoughtful, deep session you offered me. Thank you very much.” Deb F.

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Illustration “The Gambler” by Anna Dittman
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Lunar Eclipse Leo: Ignite your Path

January 17, 2019 By Jacqueline

Courage and curiosity
reveal your heart fire.
Ignite your path.
Illuminate hidden traps.
Clear the way forward.

Dispense expectations.
Create space for the unexpected.
Live in the now.
Deal with the what is.
Dance away the debris
of the past.

“The difficulty lies not so much in developing new ideas as in escaping from old ones.” John Maynard Keynes

Imagine this:
Lucky to be liberated,
graced to be free.
Admit your folded wings
to open fully
and follow the light.

Maybe anger brings clarity
or blood rises to cloud the eyes.
Old habits are a trap.
Step alive. Ignite your path.

Eclipse sparks a short circuit.
Leap into the future
and find yourself in the now.
Surprise yourself
with yourself.
Surf the shimmering
edge of awakening.

“The creative is the place where no one else has ever been. You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. What you’ll discover will be wonderful. What you’ll discover is yourself.” Alan Alda

Lunar Eclipse Leo
January 20, 2019 9:15 pm PT

I’ll take the liberty of quoting myself regarding a Lunar Eclipse Leo:

The dark side of this eclipse is greed, self-pity or a hunger for approval that masquerades as emotional fulfillment. The awakening is connected to a larger, all-inclusive awareness, that takes in the mistakes of the past and includes healing and forgiveness.

The eclipsed moon is in Leo, sign of creative expression, generosity and self-love. Doesn’t everyone deserve unabashed self-love and the vitality of self confidence? Here we have an opportunity to see and feel limiting criticism and judgements exposed. Welcome the light of love into the hidden places, bring gentleness to the vulnerability within you and the vulnerability in everyone.

Additionally, Jupiter square Neptune which came into place on January 13 (through September 21, 2019) gets cozy with Venus in Sagittarius at the time of this eclipse. Dreams and desire, illusions and ideals in romance and friendships are heightened. Enjoy the optimistic boost, be inspired, don’t hesitate to ask questions and be up front with the truth. Expectations go hand in hand with ideals. Be clear about your intentions and those of others. For some, there is an inexplicable yearning that cannot be quenched.

Eclipses always agitate the air. This one is squared by Uranus, the electric agent of synchronicity and change. We’re getting more than the usual dose (but what is usual anymore??) of the unexpected. Some will be feeling more nervous, angry or impulsive. Use the impetus to break free of fear and find the freedom to express yourself.

“A truly creative person rids him or herself of all self-imposed limitations.” Gerald G. Jampolsky

☽ Leo Eclipse Contemplations ☼

What is my personal shadow on the other side of unabashed self-love? Is there any reservation (shame? fear? fear of what?) that holds back the radiance of my life force?

Where am I sensing an impatience or restlessness within me? How may I risk living life differently? What would that look like for me? Is there something I can begin immediately?

“It is a unique and powerful gift to articulate the intersection between the mundane and the spiritual. I love how you articulate that which is from the other realms. To find the words that make sense by pulling together all the realms is amazing to me. Your intuition, your skill and ability to align science and psyche offers an enlightening perspective.” Maura G.

Take a deeper look at what’s up for you during this Eclipse. What is being revealed? I offer deep and compassionate insight that is tailored to your specific needs and interests. Learn about how an astrology reading can you help you: Click here!

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Communitas Retreat

January 16, 2019 By Jacqueline

communitas 300x225 - Communitas Retreat Summer 2018, I led sound meditations with the Tibetan bowls at a Communitas retreat for teenagers with chronic illness (and their caregivers). I brought my butterflies and caterpillars, too!!

It was a profound experience and an honor to be a part of the five day retreat at Commonweal, located at the edge of the Pacific Ocean in the Point Reyes National Seashore in Northern California. This video is about the program and watching it brought tears to my eyes at the end…

Pisces New Moon: DreamweaverMarch 6, 2019 8:03 am PT

☽ Pisces New Moon Seeds of Inquiry ☼

How do I allow space for listening in my life?What is my intuition saying now?How may my compassion for others enlighten how I treat myself?What/How can I give to the world?

Virgo Full Moon: devotionFebruary 19, 2019 7:53 am PT

Everyone knows their Sun sign. What about your Moon sign… what is the value of knowing about your Moon? Click here for Moon Muse!

Dazzled by Life’s Mystery

☽ Virgo Full Moon Contemplations ☼

Aquarius New MoonFebruary 4, 2019 1:03 pm

Connect!

Pisces New Moon: Dreamweaver
March 6, 2019 8:03 am PT

☽ Pisces New Moon
Seeds of Inquiry ☼

How do I allow space for listening in my life?

What is my intuition saying now?

How may my compassion for others enlighten how I treat myself?

What/How can I give to the world?

Virgo Full Moon: devotion
February 19, 2019 7:53 am PT

**Everyone knows their Sun sign. What about your Moon sign… what is the value of knowing about your Moon? Click here for Moon Muse!**

Aquarius New Moon
February 4, 2019 1:03 pm