Full Moon Empowerment

How are you feeling about this new year? Are you anxious? Hopeful? Fearful? Optimistic?

Since the beginning of the year, I've been fielding lots of questions about the outlook for 2010 and beyond. And it isn't just astrology that people are asking about.

Many are concerned about Earth changes. Will there be another major economic collapse? How can we prepare? What will happen in 2012?

My intuition tells me that whatever we think 2010 (and beyond) will be is exactly what it will be, for each of us.

As an astrologer, I've researched the 2012 transition for more than a decade. The planetary configurations this year are the most intense we've experienced to date. Something is being initiated this year that's far more potent than anything in recorded history. It's aligned with galactic forces and therefore highly creative, and destructive. We have an unprecedented opportunity to attune to these frequencies and ride the wave of creation.

If we're focused, and vigilant, we could become masterful agents of change through the course of this initiation.

The foundations of our lives are being shaken because creative energy is necessarily destructive. From the rubble, a new, more humanitarian and egalitarian society will emerge. We're already seeing this in the world's response to the recent devastation in Haiti. If you're not personally affected, what does witnessing this massive destruction bring up for you?

I published the following in my newsletter in December 2009:

A celestial storm is brewing. In 2010, we'll experience the most intense planetary influences to date in the transition through 2012 and beyond.

Structures, forms and institutions are breaking down, reorganizing at a higher level. During the reconfiguration, we become aware of the infinite possibilities of the quantum creational field. We realize we can choose our next reality. And we have the insight, tools and technology to do it.

How things go from here depends on how we respond to the volatile energies.

So far in 2010, we've only seen the tip of the iceberg. I'll present my astrological preview for 2010 and beyond in a special teleconference this Thursday evening. You can read more about that below.

Yes, the energies are chaotic. Yes, life is filled with uncertainty. We live in a transition period betwen world ages, and 2010 is a major crossroads in this transition.

Astrologically, this new year is about action. Initiating, leading, healing and movement. What has been before doesn't predict what will be. We have an enormous opportunity, beginning in a big way in 2010, to do things differently on planet Earth.

Our ability to transcend the chaos and emerge as fully empowered masters lies in our belief that this is possible. The Full Moon this Friday in Leo/Aquarius (exact at 10:18 PM Pacific January 29; 12:18 AM Eastern January 30) is a perfect opportunity to begin.

Stay positive.

Stay focused.

Breathe.

Create with intent.

Namaste.

2010 Astro Forecast/Full Moon Teleconference - Thursday, January 28

I'll present my astrological preview for 2010 and beyond in a special teleconference this Thursday evening on the waxing Full Moon. We'll explore...

• The astrology of 2010

• How 2010 relates to 2012 and the Mayan Calendar

• Perspectives from indigenous wisdom keepers

• Earth changes and preparedness

• Practices for moving powerfully through these times

The evening will include a Full Moon ritual and group meditation. Details and registration information are posted on my web site:

http://www.StarPriestess.com/events.html#fullmoon

Astro Preview: 2010-2012 and Beyond

My 18-page 2010-2012 Astro Preview gives an overview of the astrology for the new year and beyond, including dates of major alignments in 2010, ongoing planetary influences through the 2012 gateway, and practices for navigating these turbulent times with grace.

Details are posted here:

http://www.starpriestess.com/cosmic_time.html#2010report

When you register for this Thursday's teleclass, you'll receive a copy of the report as a study guide.

Personal Consultations

Find out how you can work with the celestial energies to create positive change in your life with a 2010 Astro Preview Reading or Astro-Shamanism session.

For details, visit my web site:

http://www.StarPriestess.com/services.html

2012 Is Now

Thank you, John Cusack.

You gave us "Serendipity," "Must Love Dogs" and so many other Hollywood treasures. Now the movie, "2012." Because of you, the world is waking up to the idea that something important, something galactic, is happening on planet Earth.

Never mind that Sony Pictures turned this into an over-the-top Hollywood apocalyptic extravaganza. At least it brings to light the single most important topic of our times... the Earth's transition to the next world age.

So now people are talking about it. Finally.

This has been a lifetime subject for me. As I wrote in my book, Cosmic Time, I've had dreams and visions since I was a child connected with the end times prophecies. As an adult, I learned that all spiritual traditions on Earth point to these times - the years leading up to and after 2012 - as a shift point created by the convergence of vast cycles of time that are ending, and beginning, right now.

This isn't Hollywood-disaster-doom-and-gloom prophecy. We have a choice as we make our way through this transition. We can focus on negativity and see the changes in our world as essentially bad. Or we can see this as a supreme opportunity to do things differently on planet Earth. Not that this will be easy. Whole paradigms are changing, very quickly, and it's going to be uncomfortable. But there are things we can do to manage ourselves in the face of accelerating change that will help us make our way gracefully.

Of course the world isn't going to end in 2012. I don't even believe the date December 21, 2012, is all that significant. The galactic alignment that some scholars say will happen on that day is actually ongoing over a period of decades. It's already happening. 2012 is now.

As my dear Gerardo puts it, you wouldn't expect to wake up on the Autumn Equinox and suddenly the season has changed, in one day, from summer to fall. The transition is gradual. Leaves change color and fall before, and after, September 22. The Sun warms your skin one day, and a brisk wind chills your bones the next. The changes happen over a period of weeks, even months. The same is true of this transition to the next world age. It's happening over a period of time. That time is now.

How does all this relate to our everyday reality? Notice how the economy is shifting, how spiritual consciousness is awakening, how the old, worn-out structures of our past no longer serve the truth of who we're becoming as a species. Maybe it seems like your life is falling apart. Your world is crumbling, over and over. Are you going to wake up on December 22, 2012, and notice everything has changed? Probably not. But if you look at your life and your world that day - or any day in these times - and compare it to how things were five, 10, 20 years ago or more, you're going to notice that things are not at all as they used to be. And that is intended.

We're in the midst of a wondrous transformation of our world, our lives, our consciousness, an awakening and new beginning prophesied since ancient times. Explore the potentials and possibilities of the 2012 transition. Figure it out for yourself. There are lots of web sites, including mine, that deal with this subject in depth. It's so intriguing to me, I wrote a book about it.

I like the suggestion at the end of the movie trailer - "Find out the truth. Search 2012." Go for it!

2012 Isn't the End of the World - Associated Press

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091011/ap_on_re_la_am_ca/lt_mexico_apocalypse2012

2012 Feature Film

http://www.whowillsurvive2012.com/

Recommended Videos About 2012

http://www.YouTube.com/starpriestess111

Cosmic Time Book - Excerpts and Ordering

http://www.starpriestess.com/time.html#timebook

Cosmic Time Newsletter

http://www.starpriestess.com/cosmic_time.html

Get Connected - StarTribe2012 on Ning.com

http://www.startribe.ning.com

Reflections

Endings are always new beginnings. As another season draws to a close, my heart overflows with gratitude for the sights and sounds, the range of emotion and sensory perceptions, the sheer bliss of engaging with life, love and the sanctity of being this summer.

The eclipses in July and August signaled a big new beginning. So big, in fact, it hasn't had a chance yet to root. The Moon waxes to full this Friday in a culmination that's less about completion and more about process and integration. More about that in my ezine this week.

I've had the honor of traveling throughout the western United States this summer, visiting in new and favorite places in Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and California. What a ride.

The adventure began with the Return of the Ancestors, a global gathering of cultures and generations in northern Arizona in April. Then came immersion with the Sayaka Inka, spiritual emissaries from Peru who dance and sing and pray their way into the hearts of all who cross their path.

Our Core Shamanism Weekend on the Full Moon in June was another high point. An amazing group of masterful beings gathered in Denver to learn and grow as we played in the quantum field. All of that was, apparently, a preparation for attending the Kachina Dances on Hopi Second Mesa on the Summer Solstice. I can't imagine a more precious birthday gift for my Cancerian soul. Hovering on the edge of the mesa, lulled by the rhythmic dances, the drum and the chant, I'm transported deep within the cosmos, to a place of peace words can't describe.

In July, we celebrated the Lunar Eclipse with a creekside ceremony filled with nuance and synchronicty in Aspen, Colorado. For the July 22 Solar Eclipse, I opted for private ritual near the ancestral home of the Sinagua in Arizona. After that, a tour of natural building sites led through parts of Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona.

Our August 5 Lunar Eclipse ceremony in Sedona erupted into a moment of nostalgia with a spontaneous chorus of "Age of Aquarius," led by Sedona goddess Jewels who, of course, knew all the words. Night sky watching for meteor showers capped off the August celestial celebration.

The journey continues. Now the Moon is growing full again, another cycle coming to an end. It's hurricane season for many, and wildfires are raging on the West Coast. The changes are accelerating, to be sure. We can resist the flow, or attune to it and expand in consciousness as we journey through this momentous time.

In my book, Cosmic Time, I write about embracing all that's precious to us. What will we preserve, protect and savor as we move through the 2012 Gateway? This summer I've been privileged to see, hear, taste, smell and touch the Earth, mother goddess, in new and exciting ways. The laughter of children rings in my heart. A mountain breeze whispers through forests of aspen and pine. I drink in the morning mist, my toes oozing in briny sand as I walk along a windswept beach. The hot, musty vapors of earthen healing caves soothe my body and soul. I carry new respect for the skunk and his medicine. The birds call my name. Fire lights my way. I delight in chill ocean air.

It's all vibrant, juicy and sacred. I want to always to feel this alive, to relish the world around me every moment of every day.

A message that came again and again in my travels was an important one. It's about the waters of the Earth, how they connect and unify us, sustain life, and offer the possibility of deep healing. The waves and tides teach us about natural cycles, the ebb and flow of life. We'll explore these themes in coming weeks and months, tapping into the wisdom of the Earth to find out what she needs, and what she offers. There were many familiar messages, expressing in myriad ways, reminders about taking care of ourselves, the Earth and each other. The waxing Moon invites us to get back to basics, to be fully present in each moment, to walk mindfully, in loving service.

We're beginning a new project this fall. Actually, it's a continuation of Cosmic Time in a new form. More about that to come. For now, a pause. Meditation, integration and gratitude. Honoring the change of seasons. Aho.

Institute for Cultural Awareness - Return of the Ancestors

http://www.instituteforculturalawareness.com/

Sayaka Inka

http://www.myspace.com/sayakainka

Cosmic Time Book Excerpts & Ordering

http://www.starpriestess.com/timebook.html

Facebook Pages

http://www.facebook.com/sayaka.inka

http://www.facebook.com/starpriestess

We Return

As Return of the Ancestors comes to a close, we're left with countless memories, and the radiance of pure love. Hundreds came, from all over the world. Each one a wisdomkeeper, each a jewel, blessing the Earth and her creatures with vibrations of hope, forgiveness, oneness.

In diversity, we discover our unity, the rich and varied flavors, colors, textures, smells and tastes of existence on planet Earth. Wherever we are on this blue sphere, we share a love that transcends seeming boundaries.

I remember.....

Gazing at the stars as small groups passed on the way to this program or that, chattering in their home languages. French here, Japanese there, many varieties of Spanish and North American native tongues. Meanwhile, the stars shone in clusters. As above, so below.

The ceremonies uniting the North and the South, the East and the West. The dancers, the musicians. Rinpoches and Medicine Men hugging, smiling, bowing, drumming.

The women sharing their prayers, their visions, their hopes and their dreams for a better world. Women, the life bringers, from Central America, South America, Europe, Japan, North America. Gentle, strong, confident, determined. Singing their songs, showering blessings.

Children running, dancing, laughing, playing. Carrying the light.

The embrace of Mother Earth, the hospitality of the people, new friends, ancient memories, native soil. Endless devotion. There will be more to share soon. This is a moment to savor.

In' Lakesh. Namaste. Mitakuye Oyasin. Om Shanti. Shalom.

Some photos: http://photobucket.com/alliepix