Celebrating Cycles

Endings are beginnings. With the New Moon in Pisces on Monday, March 15, we complete a year-long cycle of spiritual evolution and deepen our connection with Divine Source.

The Moon and Sun meet in the late degrees of this most spiritual sign, with the planets Mercury and Uranus closely conjunct. Intuitive, watery Pisces is the final sign of the zodiac and represents spiritual mastery, union with the One Source of all creation. Jupiter, the guru and guide, is transiting the earlier degrees of Pisces. The dreamtime is potent with messages and insights, spiritual truth from the great beyond.

All New Moons are about endings, and beginnings. What's coming to completion in your life? How have you grown spiritually over the past year? What have you mastered? What's just beginning for you? Honor this passage with prayer and meditation. Celebrate your growth. Ritualize your intent.

At the Equinox on Saturday, March 20, the astrological new year begins as the Sun crosses into Aries, the first sign of the zodiac. Spiritually and physically, we begin again. It's time for movement and action. Think "new." The Aries energy helps us set plans in motion, begin projects, get creative and play.

Signs of rebirth and renewal are all around. In the northern hemisphere, the days grow longer. Birds sing. Plants sprout. Flowers bloom. The Sun warms our skin. In the southern latitudes, the Sun's light recedes as winter approaches.

The Equinox marks the change of seasons. Ancient cultures observed these special alignments of Sun and Earth with festivals, ritual and prayer. In the north, we plan and plant our gardens. In the south, we celebrate the harvest and begin to prepare for winter.

Galactic Alignment

The astrology of 2010 shifts into high gear with the Equinox on March 20. Since the Solstice last December, transformation has been happening on deep inner levels. Now the external changes go quantum and build to a crescendo in the summer months.

The March Equinox is especially potent this year with Saturn transiting the first degree of Libra, a point in space that connects Earth with the cosmos through the supergalactic center. Just as the Earth revolves around our Sun, the Sun orbits a central point of the Milky Way Galaxy. And our galaxy is part of cluster of galaxies that orbit a supergalactic center billions of lightyears away in deep space.

This alignment on the Equinox creates a supercharged gateway opening us to the infinite possibilities of the quantum creational field. If you haven't watched "What the Bleep Do We Know" lately, now would be a good time to revisit the ideas presented in the film.

Breathe and Balance

Equinoxes are moments of balance in the solar year. Day and night are of equal length. The Full Moon on Monday, March 29, is another point of balance with the Moon in Libra opposing the Sun in Aries. The Full Moon is the culmination of a 28-day lunar cycle and harmonizes the opposing energies of the two signs. Libra, sign of the scales, is about balance, justice and beauty. Aries, the ram, initiates action, activates the inner warrior, ignites our passions.

This next month is an amazing time for transformation. Which areas of your life are due for an overhaul? Consider the spiritual, mental, emotional and physical levels. Stay balanced with conscious breathwork, yoga, t'ai chi or xi gong, meditation and time in nature. Journal. Create with intent. Optimize your physical body for the changing seasons with exercise, healthy nutrition and a full-body cleanse.

Astrology attunes us to the natural rhythms of creation. How will you focus the powerful energy of these cycles?

Earth in Balance

Celebrating Cycles of Rebirth and Renewal

Saturday, March 20, 2010

12 PM Pacific / 1 PM Mountain / 2 PM Central / 3 PM Eastern / 7 PM GMT

We'll explore planetary alignments and celebrate the change of seasons with a special Equinox teleconference hosted by Satiama.com on Saturday, March 20. Learn more about the astrological outlook for 2010 and beyond and how the celestial energiesrelate to 2012 and the Mayan calendar, Earth changes and Native prophecy.

The two-hour live teleconference also features an Equinox ritual to help you synch up with the energies of this galactic alignment, support your spiritual evolution, connect more deeply with your life purpose and initiate a new sequence for the coming times.

When you register, you'll receive a complimentary copy of my 18-page astrological forecast for 2010-2012 and beyond.

E-mail me for details or visit http://www.StarPriestess.com/events.html#equinox

Dreamweaver

"I am the spiritual impulse itself - an evolutionary intuition embedded within the sacred unfolding of the cosmos." - Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

This weekend's Full Moon rises in consciousness over the landscape of the soul.

Four planets line up in Pisces, illuminating the world of dreams. The veils thin. We're more connected with Source, more aware of our existence beyond time and space.

Jupiter aligns with the Sun in Pisces and opposes the Moon in Virgo. Venus and Uranus, also in Pisces, bring unexpected pleasures. With Mars in Leo, passion burns bright.

Venus emerged earlier this week from her shamanic journey of the Underworld. Newly reborn, she reigns now as the Evening Star on the western horizon as the Sun sets, beacon of purity and personal love.

Associated with spiritual mastery and the divine flow of creation, Pisces is the muse of great poetry, music, art and literature. In Virgo, the Moon grounds our mystical experience and calls us to a path of spiritual service. In esoteric astrology, Virgo represents the alchemist-goddess, the creatrix who fuses spirit and matter into new, coherent forms through consciousness.

Notice how the light of the Moon infuses the Earth, the waters of the Earth, your being with spiritual, life-giving energy, sustenance for the journey.

The ongoing square between Saturn in Libra and Pluto in Capricorn brings continued reconfiguration of our world and our lives in alignment with Spirit.

The conjunction of Neptune, Chiron and Mercury in Aquarius signals the possibility of healing on a collective level.

The Full Moon rises Saturday night. The lunation is exact on Sunday, February 28, at 12:38 PM Eastern. If you're feeling ultra-sensitive, go within. Align with your sacred power through dreams, meditation and prayer. Allow the energy of the cosmos to fuel your creativity. Paint, dance, drum, write, sing. Give voice to your soul.

Pray for the upliftment, the enlightenment of all beings, in these times of the great changes on Earth.

Love Divine

This Saturday's New Moon is a celestial masterpiece. On the eve of Valentine's Day, the planets dance in a celebration of divine love.

Stars blaze in a womb-dark sky as the Sun and Moon meet in late Aquarius, aligning perfectly with distant Chiron and mysterious Neptune. Venus and Jupiter commune in dreamy, spiritual Pisces. Venus, Saturn, Mars and Pluto form not one but two Yods, special planetary configurations pointing the way to our spiritual destiny.

This juicy New Moon alignment energizes our relationship with self and others, connecting us with the broader community of humankind.

Lucky in Love

You couldn't ask for a sweeter Valentine's gift than the conjunction of loving Venus and expansive Jupiter. These two planets are the great benefics of astrology, and their union signals romance, relationship, opportunity and abundance. In Pisces, their connection delivers us into the depths of personal, spiritual love.

Collective Soul

As the Sun and Moon align with the ongoing Chiron-Neptune conjunction, spiritual love fills our world. This is universal love, agape, the love of mystics, sages and avatars.

In Aquarius, Chiron and Neptune heal the collective soul. The Sun and Moon bring personal healing. The essence of love fills our hearts, souls and minds, connecting us with each other, the oneness of humanity, the Earth and all of creation.

The Yods

In Jewish mysticism, the Hebrew letter Yod initiates the creation of manifest form. In astrology, the Yod is the finger or hand of God, and is said to point to our spiritual destiny.

There are two Yods in the heavens at this New Moon. In one, Venus in Pisces sextiles Pluto in Capricorn, with both planets quincunx to Mars in Leo. In the other, Mars sextiles Saturn in Libra, and both planets are quincunx to Venus. This rarefied double-Yod alignment signals a special opportunity to explore radical, transformational self-love and forgiveness, deeper passion, purpose and heart-centered leadership as paths to fulfilling our destiny as souls on Earth.

New Beginnings

All new moons are about new beginnings. This one is a celebration of relationships, a time to explore the many facets of love. We're planting seeds, individually and collectively, for a more loving, compassionate world as we transition to the Aquarian Age.

The alignment is exact at 8:51 PM Eastern on February 13. In the days and nights leading up to the New Moon, open to a new vision for your life. Initiate a new reality for yourself in alignment with your soul, your purpose and calling.

Experience true intimacy with the divine as expressed through the natural world. Walk quietly in a forest or near the ocean, under the stars. Light a candle and dance with Spirit. Give voice to your creativity. Linger in the embrace of the Beloved.

Bathe in the essence of love through this celestial gateway. Celebrate your deepening relationships with self, family members, community, our brothers and sisters around the world. Commune with the planets and stars, universal love and the flow of creation to experience Heaven on Earth.

Valentine's Special

Celebrate Valentine's Day with an astrology reading or transformational healing session for yourself or someone you love. Explore your life path, purpose and destiny, focus on relationships or a possible relocation, raise your frequency, heal the past and create a new matrix for your life with a personal Astrology Reading, Life Path Consultation, Lightbody Activation or Astro-Shamanism Session. Details are on my web site:

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

Gift certificates are also available. Through February 19, you'll receive $25 off the posted rates on any personal session. Just mention this announcement to receive your discount.

Earth Treasures

This Valentine's Day, love yourself, love the Earth, with our exquisite Floracopeia essential oils. Anoint yourself and your beloved with the sacred oils of frankincense, palo santo, sandalwood or myrrh.

Patchouli is an especially potent choice at this Valentine's New Moon. Try the dark version for a deep, rich, sensual encounter. Add lavender to lighten the mood. Motia Attar blends the elegant scents of jasmine and sandalwood for an otherworldly sensory experience.

Perfumes, massage oil, hydrosols, incense and resins are also available. Look for the Valentine's gifts on sale this weekend.

To explore Floracopeia, click here.

Blessed Imbolc

Listen. There's a stirring deep within the Earth, hushed, nearly imperceptible.

From the belly of the Mother, new life pushes forth at the Imbolc cross-quarter gateway. In the depths of the Earth womb, beneath snow and ice, natural cycles of creation are silently at work. New life is gestating. Rebirth is at hand.

The ancient Sabbat of Imbolc marks the seasonal turning point from winter toward spring in the northern hemisphere. The days grow noticeably longer, and signs of spring begin to emerge from the ground. The promise of rebirth and renewal is fulfilled. South of the equator, the Sun's light begins to recede as autumn approaches. This is the Lammas cross-quarter in the southern hemisphere.

February 2 is the traditional date of Imbolc. The festival was Christianized as Candlemas, when the candles to be used in the Catholic Church in the coming year are blessed.

In America, February 2 is Groundhog Day. The groundhog predicts when spring will come as he pokes his head out to see his shadow, or not. This squirrel-like creature burrows deep within the Earth, the realm of shamams and mystics. Deep meditation unlocks secrets of Great Mystery at this special time.

Zodiacal Imbolc falls on February 3 as the Sun crosses 15 degrees Aquarius, the the mid-point between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox. Imbolc is one of the four “cross-quarters” of the year known as Greater Sabbats because they’re considered to be the most powerful Sun-Earth alignments of the solar year. The better known solstices and equinoxes are the Lesser Sabbats.

“Imbolc” means “in the belly.” In Celtic tradition, this Sabbat is the festival of the Goddess Brighid, who relates to the Corn Maiden in Native American tradition. Both goddess archetypes symbolize the potential of new life within the Earth, within the human female form, and within the feminine aspect of all beings, male and female. Imbolc reminds us of our powers of creation.

Traditionally we celebrate the Sabbats with ritual, consciously creating with intent as we move toward the birthing at the Spring Equinox on March 20. Progress may seem slow on the surface. Trust that new life is sprouting on inner levels, just as the tiny seeds of spring are beginning to germinate deep within the belly of Mother Earth.

The cosmos gives the green light for new projects, travel and adventure when the Sun enters active Aries at the Vernal Equinox on March 20. Hibernation is over. The Sun warms our bodies and kisses the Earth. The sights and sounds and smells of a wondrous creation fill our senses. Spring is life on Earth. A new you blossoms, as a flower opening to the sky.

Perfection

May all Lightworkers of the world reach out, join hands and shine our light.....immerse our planet and all of her beings in holding the vision of the magnificence, the wonder, the perfection of who we are.....that our Mother Earth, all of her beings, all of the Universe and beyond acknowledge and own the beauty, the balance, the holy light that we are.

Our circle of light on the Full Moon became a global meditation on the meaning and promise of the times we live in, a (re)commitment to our path of service, conscious and growing in love.

Deepest gratitude to all who participated worldwide, joining in prayer and ritual for Mother Earth and her children at this auspicious time.

May the group's intentions expand in fullness through the coming Imbolc Gateway, February 2-4. A medley of these...

That each soul nurture the courage needed to express themselves to their community and to all of humanity in love and shining light.

We grow with the moving tide, go within and allow new self-awareness and Divine Intuition to guide us to growing collectively in a Love-centered life that balances the needs of self with the needs of all.

Through our countless small actions we move forward in loving service to Gaia and her inhabitants.

May we so open our hearts that Divine Light flows freely through us into the world of form. May this Divine Light bring Love, compassion, respect, and cooperation into the hearts of all humanity.

Through the transitions to come, we as Lightworkers hold the space for all hearts to open in child-like awe and wonder, replacing fear with Light and Love.

We commit to awareness of ourselves, our minds and our intentions. Offering light, love and support to our planet and each other, especially in the more difficult times.

Individually and collectively, we stay in the flow of Spirit knowing that all that appears to be real helps us remember who we TRUTHFULLY are, PEACEFUL and LOVING BEINGS. Mother Earth is calling us quietly and in very huge ways to work with her, help her, love and honor her. And as we do, we are honorable. Love is the way.

My deepest thanks to those who contributed these words of hope and wisdom and the unspoken words resting in our hearts throughout the passage of the vibrant Leo Full Moon.

Namaste.

A recording of Thursday night's 2-hour Full Moon Teleconference, featuring my astrological forecast for 2010 and a discussion of related topics, is available for download along with my 18-page 2010-2012 Astro Preview document.

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

For more on the Full Moon, 2012, the Mayan calendar, Native prophecy, Earth changes and more, see my blog post below. Photos: The Full Moon rises over my desert home in northern New Mexico, January 29, 2010.

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

Into Alignment

The past doesn't determine the future.

Tonight's annular Solar Eclipse in Capricorn initiates a new round of changes in our ever-accelerating journey through the 2012 gateway and beyond.

Eclipses are super-charged alignments that amplify the effects of new and full moons. Beginning two weeks ago on New Year's Eve and continuing through January 2011, five eclipses happen in Cancer and Capricorn. Issues around family, home, marriage, parents and children will be highlighted. Also banking, business, finance, real estate and taxes. In short, the structures, forms and foundations of our lives.

Electromagnetic shifts connected with eclipses tend to trigger Earth changes. This week's violent 7.1-magnitude earthquake in Haiti is a grim example. A 6.5 earthquake shook northern California days before.

New moons are endings, and new beginnings. As the Sun and Moon meet tonight in late Capricorn, things begin to stabilize again, in a new way.

Ruled by Saturn, Capricorn organizes and reorganizes physical forms based on cosmic principles. Eclipses break up energy patterns. Throughout the year, the forms and structures of our lives will continue to shift in this fluid, ever-changing reality on planet Earth.

Instead of waiting to see what will happen, we're invited to join in this process of reorganization as powerful co-creators, agents of change committed to creating a brighter future unencumbered by the past.

Tonight is an excellent time to begin. Align with your purpose and initiate something positive with the New Moon eclipse energies. Saturn asks for commitment, discipline and effort. Here's the timing.

Eclipse begins (first contact with Earth) 4:04 AM GMT/UT Friday; 11:04 PM Eastern US Thursday

Central eclipse 7:20 AM GMT/UT Friday; 2:20 AM Eastern US Friday

Eclipse ends (last contact with Earth) 10:07 AM GMT/UT Friday; 5:07 AM Eastern US Friday

This annular eclipse will be visible across Africa, India, the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka and southeast Asia. With optimal viewing conditions, a narrow ring of the Sun will be seen beyond the dark mask of the Moon in those regions.

Eclipse Ritual

In Buddhist tradition, eclipses are holy days reserved for prayer, reflection and meditation on behalf of all beings. Our thoughts are amplified exponentially through these portals created by the alignment of Sun, Earth and Moon.

Meditation, ceremony and ritual are extremely potent throughout the eclipse window, especially in the hours leading up to the central alignment.

Ideas for ritual are included in the free audio class, "Tapping into the Power of Lunar and Solar Cycles." To listen, visit:

http://www.starpriestess.com/audio/lunar-solar-cycles.mp3

Our Intuitive Astrology class will join with lightworkers around the world tonight in prayers of peace for humanity as we make our way through the changes.

Align with the Sun, Moon and Earth tonight and feel the tremendous strength and support this creation offers in these fast-changing times.

Namaste.

Personal Consultations

Change happens whether we initiate it or not, especially in times like these. Don't wait for the decisions to be made for you. 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

Mention this blog post and receive $25 off the posted rates through January 20, 2010.

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