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ASTROLOGY OVERVIEW

In ancient times, Astrology was a part of man's earliest attempts to understand the Cosmos, and answer that especially thorny, question: "Why?" Then, modern science began, and Astrology, slowly began to slide into Astronomy, and Psychology. Today, Astronomy studies, "How" the Universe 'is'. How it works, what it's made of, but 'why' is still a very mysterious question. For some, the "why" question is really more of a religious or spiritual question, certainly not the domain of modern science, traditionally. Today, however there's a powerful resurgence of interest in the special knowledge and perspectives of 'Astrology'.

About 1500, yrs ago, both Western & Eastern Astrology, described the same sky. The Sun, Moon & Planets of our Solar system, moved around, within a blanket, sky of constellations or Signs, that were always the same. Every spring, the Sun would move into Aries, and every Summer, Cancer, and Leo, and every winter, Capricorn, Aquarius & Pisces. It's amazing really, how similar both systems are! Both, believe that the Sun, Moon & Planets represent a language of Nature, that quite precisely, captures the special, unique and personal nature, characteristics, qualities & tendencies of every human being born, upon this Earth. In addition, both systems believe that the Planets, moving through the 'sky' represents the Karmas, or characteristics of our personalities, moving through all the different areas of our lives.

Find the Earth, in that picture/drawing, in the middle, draw 12 slices of a pie, around the Earth, and those '12 slices' represent all the different areas of the Life. Traditionally, called "Houses", these sections of the sky, literally represent all the various ways and areas in which we live. For example the 1st slice represents the body, the actual birth, how difficult, how smooth; the 4th represents one's propensity or karma, or characteristics of happy or sad, home life. The 7th slice represents one's initial birth tendencies for happy or sad married life. The 10th slice represents every individual person's tendency to be attracted to this or that kind of career. (Hover over the symbols on the colorful chart graphic on the home page for more details about how Astrology and Astronomy works) Both systems also believe our Astrology chart, has the ability to show us, exactly, what a person's strengths & weaknesses, will be upon coming to this Earth. Take the exact moment and place of anyone's birth. Take a 'snapshot' of the exact position of the Sun, Moon, & Planets at that moment, and that 'picture' is a literal picture, blueprint, or 'chart' of any person's life.

Astrology is an ancient tradition which states that the character and destiny of a human being is influenced by the position of the planets at the moment of birth. Its roots and practice have influenced almost every culture from antiquity until today, and it has been used throughout its long history by different peoples for every imaginable purpose.

Astrology's most constructive contemporary expression is as a discipline freed of superstition and fatalism and based on Free Will. While it declares that the stars do influence our life (energy from the planets), it also acknowledges that the stars are not the sole cause of human behavior.

Over 2000 years ago, Aristotle was credited with the famous maxim, "Man and the stars generate man," which means that the influence of the sky is received and conditioned by the person's place in society. Circumstantial factors like culture, religion, education, age, and gender also affect the individual's behavior and possibilities in life. Thus, both the stars and the human being's worldly circumstance cooperate in the development of human life. This must never be forgotten. As the old adage goes, "The opportunities forthcoming to the child of a rich person are different than those of a child born into poverty."

Astrology's immediate value lies in enabling us to orient and order our lives. It encourages the growth of emotional maturity and guides us towards the satisfaction of a cheerful and peaceful mind amid the turbulence of an active life. Pragmatically, it offers an objective view of ourselves and teaches a rational approach for managing our daily affairs. Astrology's practice in due time becomes a way of life.

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FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
ABOUT ASTROLOGY

What Information is needed for a Astrology Consultation or Reading?
The time, date, and location of birth for each person being consulted or read.

Why do I need to Know the Birth Time and Location?
In order to cast a complete Birth Chart, the time and location are required. The location and time are necessary to ensure that the Birth Chart is an accurate "blueprint of the soul," relative to your place of birth, the minute you were born.

How can I Find Out what Time I was Born?
Check your Birth Certificate or Hospital Certificate if you were born in a hospital. These are generally the most accurate sources of this information. Rarely does a relative's memory of a birth time match an official record, and since even a few minutes can make a difference, it is to your advantage to have an accurate time. Hospitals will usually provide this information, though they some may require written consent first.

How Important is the Sun Sign?
The Sun Sign describes the style of energy expression your ego has chosen in this life time. While knowing and understanding your Sun Sign may be useful, this information is just one thread in a very complicated fabric that is your soul's energy for this lifetime. The Sign, Degree, House placement and Aspects of each piece in the Birth Chart are idividually significant, however, it is the deeper meanings are found by looking at the sum of these parts, the integrated whole.

What is a Birth (Natal) Chart?
The Birth (Natal) chart is cast using your time, date and location of birth. It shows everything you bring into this life time, including energy, belief systems, and values. It shows the kind of family you were born into, your primary lesson in this life, and what you have agreed to do in this lifetime.

What is Synastry and How is it used in Relationship Astrology?
Synastry is comparing the Birth Charts of two individuals and identifying points of energy harmony and difficutly. Synastry Charts can help you to understand the nature of a relationship, its strenghs and weaknesses, and how the relationship affects you and your life's lessons and purpose.

What are Transits?
Transits are where the Planets are now versus where they were at when you were born. Transits can be useful to look at for clues as to how energy outside of you is currently affecting you.

In the Birth Chart what do the Planets Signify?
The Planets signify energy processes. For example, Mercury symbolizes your thinking mind and how you communicate, and Venus symbolizes your capacity to give and receive in relationships. The Sun and the Moon are also included in the Birth Chart, and Astrologers refer to the Sun and the Moon also as Planets, though they are clearly not claiming that these two celestial bodies are planets.

In the Birth Chart what are the Houses and what do they Signify?
The Birth Chart is divided up into sections called Houses. They symbolize areas of life experience and show where you are most invested in the expression of your energy.

In the Birth Chart what are the Aspects and what do they Signify?
Aspects are angular relationships between Planets and House Cusps in the Birth Chart. They symbolize the way in which these energies relate within you.

In the Birth Chart what are the Moon Nodes and what do they Signify?
The Moon Nodes are like snapshots that sumarize your lifelong Karmic Path. The South Node shows the dominant Karmic patterns that you are attempting to release in this life time. The North Node shows the purpose for this life time. The North Node is always directly opposite the South Node. Only by releasing the Karmic Patterns of the South Node and developing opposite patterns will the goal in this life be achieved.

Can I Learn to Read a Birth Chart?
Yes. Learning Astrology is like learning a foreign language. When studying a language you first learn basic vocabulary and grammar and build fluency through continued study and practice. Eventually you learn to appreciate poetry in the language, to think in the language so as to speak without translating, and gain a deeper appreciation for the culture that created the language. This is also the case with Astrology. Anyone can learn the basics, though some people may have a greater affinity for Astrology, and may be more able to access their intuition via Astrology.

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3 MAJOR BENEFITS
OF ASTROLOGY

May the knowledge and keen insights of your Astrology Birth Chart allow you to become the person you always wanted to be! Astrology is the amazing 'wisdom' or knowledge that includes a truly objective way of looking at yourself. This means that your Birth Chart helps you see the way nature sees you. Astrology is both the nature of life and it's a language that helps you understand the Astrological nature of life. Your strengths, tendencies, qualities and characteristics are all readily understandable by looking through your Birth Chart.

Modern Psychology says all of our problems can be traced to unconscious patterns and mental 'tapes' that literally cause us to make mistakes. These 'tapes' because they are unconscious, drive us to go too fast, stay up too late, eat the wrong food and be attracted to the 'wrong' kind of person. Astrology has an uncanny ability to see a person's characteristics in both our positives and negatives as well as our strengths and weaknesses.

#1 Benefit of Astrology: Self-Understanding
Utilizing your strengths lies in your ability to help you see yourself more clearly. When you see your strengths, more easily, then you'll find yourself using those strengths more powerfully. If we don't understand the way in which we are - especially if there is any tension between our strengths and weaknesses - then we'll feel doomed to keep making mistakes. For example, when a person has a mental inclination or tape to go too fast, it's what's spontaneously there. In other words it's one of our 'patterns', though being 'incorrect', it'll still leads us to go too fast having accidents, fights, or disagreements. Once we hear that this pattern is related to an energy being used to the negative in our Birth Chart for example, then we can begin the powerful process of diffusing our negative-producing energy and replace it with more positive energy and achieving a useful balance. Even the first step of just having your Birth Chart 'done' or 'read' during a professional Astrology Birth Chart Consultation will be able to help you see yourself (positives and negatives) more clearly. Click Here for Birth Chart Readings

#2 Benefit of Astrology: Self-Empowerment
When you have an Astrology Birth Chart Consultation, it will help you with your self-understanding and even just this 'wisdom' will begin transforming your life in a more positive way! Within this ability of Astrology, to see people more objectively, will come the immediate benefit of self-empowerment through self-understanding. When you know what you're like, what your strengths are, personal characteristics, tendencies and personality qualities, then you'll spontaneously find yourself being more 'true to yourself'. Ever hear this expression? Comes from the Greek Oracle at Delphi from ancient times. This one idea has become the cornerstone for our entire Western civilization.

In fact, our Western 'educational' system is based upon this idea. All that we take in school, subjects, extra curricular, etc, has a goal at helping the person know who they are, what they're like, and what they're most interested in becoming in this lifetime. Astrology has the unique ability to help a person understand themselves better. Even within one or two months one can quickly know oneself more deeply. Compare that to the years of schooling where one gains a splattering of different subjects but still doesn't know oneself thoroughly. Your Birth Chart can easily and effortlessly shine the 'mirror' of yourself up to you and help you see. Once you know all of your Astrological qualities, then it's a much simpler matter to learn how to integrate, harmonize, and develop yourself further. Spiritual Discovery™ Astrology helps you to discover your hidden self and secret gifts! Click Here for Birth Chart Readings

#3 Benefit of Astrology: Utilizing Strengths and Transforming Weaknesses
Your good habits, wonderful characteristics, life-affirming, positive qualities can be better understood through having your Birth Chart prepared and read. Once you are told which are your strengths you’ll spontaneously find yourself living those positives more fully! You can improve life situations, make better career choices, and know what kind of people you want to attract into your life. All benefits and happiness in life are due to using one or more of your natural strengths. Your Birth Chart helps you understand these more clearly and by having an Astrology Birth Chart Consultation you will become more aware of all your strengths and gifts!

The other most powerful part of Astrology is the ability to 1) see our weaknesses, and then 2) develop a strategy of self-improvement around strengthening those weaknesses. All weaknesses, problems in life, challenges, disappointments, frustrations, health problems, grief, suffering, all exist due to the energy being used to the negative in our Birth Charts as well as this energy being on “auto-pilot” to continue its negative use. You can understand the various remedies for strengthening all the 'negatives' in your Birth Chart. You basically gain a specific and precise group of “personal prescriptions” when you have your Birth Chart 'done' or 'read' in a consultation with a professional Astrologer. Click Here for Birth Chart Readings

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USING ASTROLOGY TO
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How can Astrology help you have better relationships in your life? Used as a guide, Astrology can enhance your relationships or help you find relationships that are right for you. Through exploration of your Sun Sign, Moon Sign, Planets, Elements, and more, Astrology can help you determine how compatible you are with the others in your life, or help you decide whom you may want to attract.

Element Compatibility
The basic key to understanding compatibility between Signs is to look at the Elements. The Elements influence the way we think, and indicate a person's first reaction to what happens to them. Here's a breakdown of the Signs by Element:

Aries, Leo, Sagittarius = Fire = Physical
Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn = Earth = Practical
Gemini, Libra, Aquarius = Air = Intellectual
Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces = Water = Emotional

Generally speaking, Water and Earth are compatible, and Fire and Air are compatible. The best advice is to look at four key points in your Birth Chart: your Sun Sign, your Moon Sign, your Venus or Relationship/Love Sign, and your Mars or Passion/Energy Sign. Those are the major planets that will affect your compatibility. You may have compatible Sun Signs, but finally find the difficulty in your relationship when you compare your Mars Sign. However, don't think that you are doomed romantically just because your Mars Sign is Fire and theirs is Water! Few people will have perfect compatibility across all these Signs. What the seemingly incompatible matches really mean is that these are challenges to be overcome in your relationship. Ultimately, Astrology is a tool for insight. Once you understand where the positives and challenges are in your relationships, you can work to make them better. Astrology allows you to move through life with a clearer perspective on your experiences and your relationships with the people around you. Astrology is based on the position all of the Planets, the Moon and the Sun, and provides in-depth insight on your motives and influences. This is important when thinking about relationships, because only in understanding yourself can you understand your compatibility with another. Click Here for Birth Chart Readings

Synastry Chart Reading
What happens when you have a Relationship Consultation? This reading looks at the Elements behind the Signs but goes even deeper into other planetary placements, houses, aspects and degrees in order to ascertain the highest accuracy possible. Relationship Compatibility Readings are created by comparing two Birth Charts in Synastry and interpreting the interaction of the personalities involved. Synastry Compatibility Readings are best utilized as a guide or tool to understand what each individual brings to the relationship, to identify similarities and differences, and to understand how to work with them. Synastry is not going to tell you what date is a good day to get married or meet someone new. Synastry Readings are about the psychology of two people coming together. It's also worth noting that Synastry Readings don't need to be romantically oriented -- or even about two people. You can do Synastry Readings for a business and its founder, a mother and child, two friends or two colleagues. Historically it's interesting to note that in India, arranged marriages rely heavily on Synastry Compatibility Readings. You don't get married unless an Astrologer casts Compatibility Synastry Charts! For those who never meet before the marriage, the entire arrangement is based on their astrological compatibility. Click Here for Synastry Chart Readings

Transit Chart Forecast
How can you tell what's in store for you romantically, career-wise, or for your health? Well, you already know that your Birth Chart is based on the position of the planets at the exact moment of your birth. However, the planets in the sky right now are moving into different positions every minute, and if they affected you at birth, they must be affecting you now, too. That's where Forecasting comes in. Forecasting with a Transit Chart takes the position and future position of the planets (mathematically-based) and compares that to your Birth Chart, analyzing the influence of those movements on your astrological make-up. For example, if your Sun Sign is Gemini, and the Moon moves into Gemini, you will feel very energetic and on top of the world. Or, if you're a Gemini and the Moon is in Pisces, you might feel pretty emotional and inarticulate that day. Forecasting with Transits can't predict the future, but can tell you periods when the energy influences are more favorable in certain aspects of your life, from romance to career to health. Such insight enables you to take advantage of positive periods and be extra cautious during challenging times. Click Here for Transit Chart Readings

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13 FULL MOONS IN A YEAR

Many are confused about the idea of 13 Moons in a year suggesting a 12 month ("month" is named after Moon) calendar is out of synch with the Moon cycle. The ancient cultures who had a Moon based calendar actually had to insert extra months every 2 to 3 years to stay in synch with the Solstices and Equinoxes. This was due in part to the actual physical Moon cycle from New Moon to New Moon or Full Moon to Full Moon being 29 and ½ days causing the Moon Calendar to move out of synch with the Solar cycle.

The 27and ½ day cycle refers to the Moon returning to a specific starting point. For example, this April 1, 2005 the last quarter Moon is at 12 Capricorn it will take 27 and ½ days for the moon to return to 12 Capricorn occurring again on April 28th, but it will not be at the last quarter phase. The next last quarter Moon phase occurs on Apr 30 at 11 degrees Aquarius 29 and ½ days past the April 1st last quarter Moon phase.

The reality then is the Moon actually has two cycles. One is 29 and ½ days from Full Moon to Full Moon and the other Moon cycle is 27 and ½ days tracking the Moon from a certain starting point to the time it returns to that starting point. The Dreamspell Calendar tracks a 28-day cycle that falls inbetween the two Moon cycles. The fact is that we actually have 13 Full Moons in a year. So a little more than half the time we only have 12 Full Moons in a year.

If we track the number of Full Moons from December Solstice to Decemeber Solstice this year December 21, 2004 to December 21, 2005 there are 13 Full Moons. This does not occur again until 2008. Therefore, the concept of both 12 lunar months and 13 lunar months are equally real and valid. This does not mean our current solar-based calendar is the best one for maintaining a connection to the natural seasonal cycles. Calendar redesign does shift our experience of reality as described by Rosalind sharing about April Fool’s day. However we can also create that shift within ourselves by creating our own conscious connection to the natural rhythms and cycles of Earth and Sky. It is the intent of the Daily Celestial Readings to support that process.

Full Moon Dates Based on Two Full Moons in a Calendar Month:

June 2007: Two Full Moons May 2 and 31
December 2009: Two Full Moons December 2 and 31
August 2012: Two Full Moons Aug 2 and 31
July 2015: Two Full Moons July 2 and 31
January 2018: Two Full Moons January 2 and 31
(with no Full Moon in February)
October 2020: Two Full Moons October 1 and 31

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UNDERSTANDING THE "BLUE" MOON

The original definition of a "Blue" Moon is when we have four Full Moons in one season. A season covers the time between a Solstice and Equinox or an Equinox and Solstice. (See Table below) There are four seasons in a year marked by two Solstices and two Equinoxes. When we begin counting from the December Solstice what we find is there are generally three Full Moons in each season or 12 Full Moons per year. Occasionally there are 4 Full Moons in one season from Solstice to Equinox or Equinox to Solstice and in those years there are 13 Full Moons from December Solstice to the next December Solstice.

If we look at the year 2005 there are only 12 Full Moons in that calendar year. However, if we consider the number of Full Moons from the December Solstice in 2004 to the December Solstice in 2005 there are 13 Full Moons. This is not always the case! For example, in 2004 there were 13 Full Moons in the calendar year from Jan 1 to Dec 31 but only 12 Full Moons from December Solstice 2003 to December Solstice 2004. We have to go back to Dec 20, 2001 to Dec 19, 2002 and Dec 22, 1999 to Dec 11 2000 to find 13 Full Moons between the December Solstices. (See Table below)

In more recent times, the term Blue Moon has also been used to describe the occurrence of two Full Moons in a calendar month. Apparently our current understanding of a Blue Moon comes from a 1940’s article that appeared in Astronomy Magazine suggesting the definition of a Blue Moon was the second Full Moon in a calendar month. Like the occurrence of 4 Full Moons in a season, two Full Moons in a calendar month only occurs every two and a half to three years. However, four Full Moons in a season has greater astronomical significance than two Full Moons in a calendar month. This is because our calendar months are not astronomically based on the solar seasonal cycle of Solstices and Equinoxes nor does it have a Lunar basis but is rather set to a specific start date of January 1 which is not connected to the solar or lunar cycle.

There is a third definition of a Blue Moon suggesting the term Blue Moon may have originated from the bluish tinge the Moon gets when viewed through smoke. In this case, the theory is that someone saw the Moon appearing quite blue through the smoke of a large distant fire (like a forest fire) and therefore the original term “Blue Moon” was literal.

There is another Full Moon phenomenon that takes place with the same frequency as two Full Moons in a calendar month or four Full Moons in Season. About every two and half to three years there will be two Full Moons in a row in the same sign. This only occurs when the first Full Moon is in Zero or One degree of a sign and the next Full Moon is in 28 or 29 degrees of the same sign. For example July 24, 2002 we had a Full Moon at 1 degree and 18 minutes of Aquarius, the following month on Aug 22 we had another Full Moon at 29 degrees and 39 minutes of Aquarius. This also happens in 2005 on June 22 when the Full Moon is at Zero Degrees and 51 minutes of Capricorn and then on July 21 it is at 28 degrees and 47 minutes of Capricorn. (See table below).

In all these definitions of a Blue Moon, either as seen through smoke, or the number of Full Moons in a season, or two Full Moons in a month, or two Full Moons in the same sign, the factor that is common to all of them is that these are rare occurrences captivating our imagination. It is important to remember that each Full Moon has its own unique magic and mystery associated with it and is an opportunity to experience greater illumination of our essential divine nature regardless of whether it is a so-called “Blue Moon” or not.

Below are some Blue Moon dates to ponder. Do you notice a pattern? For the dates that have already passed it might be helpful to note if any of these Timings were especially significant in your personal experience. Experientially the Moon rises appear full for three nights, the day before, the day of and the day after the exact Full Moon indicating the potency of the Full Moon Window lasts for three days. Traditionally the Full Moon is the phase of fruition or fulfillment.

Connecting the Moon cycle with the hero/ine’s quest as described by Joseph Campbell in his book Hero With A Thousand Faces gives us another framework to understand the energy and intent of the Moon phases. Beginning with the New Moon phase as the “Call To Adventure” or is alerting the Hero/ine that an initiatory journey is about to take place. The First Quarter Moon phase represents “crossing the initiatory threshold” into “the zone of magnified power” where the journey or initiation occurs. The Full Moon Phase represents the “Mystical Marriage or Apotheosis” where the goal of the journey is achieved. Apotheosis is the: Exaltation to divine rank or stature; deification. This is the phase in the cycle that provides an opportunity to remember and experience our divinity. Plus the Full Moon is the most visually stunning experience of the Moon we can have except for those rare times when we can witness eclipses.

Blue Moon Dates Based on 4 Full Moons in a Season:

Sep 2005 Fourth Full Moon in a Season (Jun 22, Jul 21, Aug 19, Sep 18)
Jun 2008 Fourth Full Moon in a Season (Mar 21, Apr 20, May 19, Jun 18)
Dec 2010 Fourth Full Moon in a Season (Sep 23, Oct 23, Nov 21, Dec 21)
Sep 2013 Fourth Full Moon in a Season (Jun 23, Jul 22, Aug 19, Sep 19)
Jun 2016 Fourth Full Moon in a Season (Mar 23, Apr 22, May 21, Jun 20)
Jun 2019 Fourth Full Moon in a Season (Mar 21, Apr 19, May 18, Jun 17)
Jun 2024 Fourth Full Moon in a Season (Jun 22, Jul 21, Aug 19, Sep 18)
Jun 2027 Fourth Full Moon in a Season (Mar 22, Apr 20, May 19, Jun 18)
Dec 2029 Fourth Full Moon in a Season (Sep 22, Oct 22, Nov 21, Dec 20)
Jun 2036 Fourth Full Moon in a Season (Mar 23, Apr 22, May 22, Jun 20)
Jun 2038 Fourth Full Moon in a Season (Mar 21, Apr 29, May 18, Jun 17 +Eclipse)
Sep 2040 Fourth Full Moon in a Season (Jun 26 + eclipse, Jul 24, Aug 22, Sep 20)

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THE LUMINARIES: THE SUN & THE MOON

The Sun and the Moon teach us about the natural cycles of life. The Moon cycles in and out of light, represented by the illumination of the full Moon, the balance of light and dark at the quarter Moons, and the darkness of the pre-new and new Moon. At the dark of the Moon, the Sun and Moon conjoin to conceive a new process together. Watching and participating with the phases of the Moon is a way for us to tune into the most basic mysteries of As Above, So Below. Each person is coded with their own special phase of the Moon determined at birth. Knowing our own personal Moon phase, working with it, and honoring it, is a way to align with and discover a deeper understanding of our own personal mysteries.

There is much evidence that supports the idea that from ancient times the many faces of the Great Goddess were closely linked to the many phases of the Moon. The Moon's phases guided many ancient cultures. They looked to the Moon to align with the natural rhythms of life. The Moon phases guided them in knowing when to plant, hunt, nd perform ceremonial rites, including fertility rites. It was natural for these cultures to have a magical connection with the environment. The phases of the Moon helped them join their inner world of dreams and visions with their outer world that co-existed in resonant harmony with the forces of nature.

It is found that modern astrology has inherited eight defined phases of the Moon: the New Moon, Crescent Moon, First Quarter Moon, Gibbous Moon, Full Moon, Disseminating Moon, Last Quarter Moon, and Balsamic Moon. These phases correspond to the Equinox and Solstice seasons as well as the cross quarter seasons such as Beltane. The Sun and Moon begin and complete their dance approximately every 28 days. Typically, the Moon's cycle is believed to begin when the Sun and the Moon are exactly conjunct (together in the sky). The "New Moon" is not seen, however a day or two later a tiny crescent becomes visible in the evening sky. Some calendars such as the Jewish and Muslim have their lunar months beginning with the evening when the Moon first appears and not with the exact conjunction of the Sun and Moon. In the ancient temples, the Priestesses did their most powerful ceremonies at the "dark of the Moon" or near the exact conjunction, when the Moon was invisible from naked eye observation. The ceremonies performed for the community were then done when the tiny crescent first appeared.

Some cultures see the Sun as representing the masculine mysteries and the Moon as representing the feminine mysteries. However, their are other cultures that saw the Sun and Moon in reverse roles (some still do). That is one reason why in Shamanic Astrology the Sun and the Moon do not represent the feminine and masculine mysteries. Venus and Mars are more specifically suited to that role. However, the cycle of the Sun and the Moon works as a prototype for the cycles of the initiation planets, or outer planets, from Jupiter on out. Mercury, Venus, and Mars have cycles that are uniquely different due to how closely they orbit the Sun. The Sun and the Moon do represent co-creative principles, each with specific functions. So, when we understand the Sun/Moon cycle we have a framework for understanding our own personal cycles.

At the conjunction of the Sun and the Moon (also during Solar Eclipses) something is conceived; a thought, an idea, a project, etc. The Sun is fiery, luminous light, representing conscious awareness. Without the Sun to reflect on her surface, the Moon is dark, containing the deep mysteries of the unseen, of the unconscious. At the conjunction, the Moon is invisible, obscured by the brilliance of the Sun's light, so what is conceived occurs deep within the unconscious. The Sun then assists in bringing into our conscious awareness the mysteries of the Moon. These luminaries dance together, the Moon unseen, for about three of four days, and then separate. We first notice the tiny crescent Moon in the evening sky a day or two after the exact New Moon. Thus, the Moon begins her process of waxing or gestating what was conceived. The Sun provides the increasing light of awareness and fuel for the process. The quarter Moons signal the balance between light and dark. The first quarter Moon is waxing or continuing to gain light, to gain awareness. The last quarter Moon is waning or decreasing in light, diving into the darkness to prepare for a new process. For those of you interested in watching the Moon's phases, the crescent Moon appears in the west just after sunset. It appears higher in the sky each evening, until the Full Moon rises in the east sometime after sunset. The waning Moon rises later and later in the east, until it is rising in the early morning hours and is visible after sunrise.

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CELBRATING THE EQUINOXES

The equinoxes are the seasonal time of balance and harmony when the days and nights are equal in length. During the equinoxes, the Earth’s auric or magnetic field is affected by the Sun’s alignment with the Earth’s equator. Twice each year, at the equinoxes, the Sun rises and sets exactly over the equator remaining closely aligned there for approximately 48 hours. The equinox solar affect produces a reduction in the magnetic field of the Earth, allowing us to connect more easily with other dimensions. The equinox effect begins around 24 hours before, and ends around 24 hours after, the exact Equinox point. Thus, the Sun’s annual rhythmic cycle is intimately wired to our experience of the seasons. Certain seasonal cycles are optimum timings for connecting with Earth’s sacred sites all over the planet. Doorways into the mysteries are more easily accessed during this time and when we consciously engage this energy we have an even greater opportunity to activate our own experience of these sacred timings and what they have to offer us.

The ancient architects and builders of Chaco Canyon (in New Mexico) were inspired to build what is essentially now explained as some sort of equinox corridor in their main building complex. This corridor marks the equinox Sunrise, tracks the Sun’s journey through the sky, and then marks the equinox Sun set. This corridor was designed to capture the "So Below" experience of this "As Above" bi-annual event, giving us another potent clue about the importance of this seasonal timing. This understanding may inspire each of us to tune in and discover what significance the equinox timings represent for us individually and collectively.

September Equinox

It is fascinating to note that the Zero Libra point, marking the September Equinox, is currently aligned with the North Galactic Pole. The North Galactic Pole lies 90 degrees north of the Galactic Plane in the constellation of Coma Berenices. This particular near exact alignment only happens for 144 years, during a 26,000 year cycle as the equinox and solstice points move one degree every 72 years. The exact alignment is happening now.

The rising Sun at the September Equinox obscures our view of this constellation and the North Galactic Pole. Astronomers consider this region of the sky one of the best for studying other galaxies, because the conditions here are favorable, in essence creating a clear window to see other galaxies. This gives us further clues about what we can tune into during this timing as the brightness of the Sun, also seen as a “doorway (or window?) into the knowing” according to the Upanishads, activates the North Galactic Pole and the constellation of Coma Berenices. This timing then may be an excellent opportunity to more clearly experience our intergalactic connections, and to receive a greater understanding of our relationship to time and space.

The constellation of Coma Berenices also gives us some important clues about this area of the sky. The symbol of hair conjures up many images and mythical stories. In some traditions hair symbolizes our connection to personal power, life force, and strength, i.e. Samson. In the story of Rapunzel her hair symbolized a link to the outside world, and the sacred masculine (Prince) who intended to free her from her prison tower. Other traditions see hair as a symbolic link to the power of thought, spiritual knowing and inspiration, and higher powers. The black hair of Kali symbolizes Time, the matted hair of Siva symbolizes the ascetic, the curled hair of the Buddha symbolizes mastery of life force in a tranquil and serene state. (Sourced from An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Traditional Symbols by J.C. Cooper)

These images provide additional dimensions to the significance of the Autumnal Equinox (as it is experienced in the Northern Hemisphere, or the seasonal point of the year marking the crossing of the return threshold from the journey that began at Winter Solstice, and the seasonal time of final harvest and preparation before a new cycle begins. In essence, this begins an in-between the worlds experience (represented by crossing through the return gateway), not of the world of the previous quest and not fully of the world where the quest began because so much has grown and changed. The alignment of this seasonal point with the North Galactic Pole lets us know that we are truly becoming more multi-dimensional, as we learn how to consciously exist in many realms simultaneously. Accessing the mysteries from this multi-dimensional perspective enhances our ability to consciously dream the dream onward. There are no rules about how to engage this timing. Indeed, it may be time to create new ways that are alive and significant for us now when we ceremonially participate with the mysteries of the turning of the seasons. Tuning into your own guidance is the best way to align with what is true for you at this time and how best you can connect with these mysteries.

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ASTROLOGY SIGNS
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ARIES: Pepper, Clove, Coriander, Cumin, Frankincense, Ginger, Neroli, Pine, Woodruff

TAURUS: Apple, Cardamom, Honeysuckle, Lilac, Magnolia, Patchouli, Rose, Thyme, Ylang-ylang

GEMINI: Benzoin, Bergamot, Caraway, Dill, Lavender, Lemongrass, Lily of the Valley, Peppermint

CANCER: Chamomile, Cardamom, Jasmine, Lemon, Lily, Myrrh, Rose, Sandalwood, Yarrow

LEO: Bay, Basil, Cinnamon, Frankincense, Ginger, Juniper, Lime, Neroli, Orange, Rosemary

VIRGO: Caraway, Clary Sage, Costmary, Cypress, Dill, Fennel, Lemon Balm, Honeysuckle, Patchouli

LIBRA: Chamomile, Daffodil, Dill, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Geranium, Peppermint, Pine, Spearmint Vanilla

SCORPIO: Black Pepper, Cardamom, Coffee, Hyacinth, Pennyroyal, Pine, Thyme, Tuberose, Woodruff

SAGITTARIUS: Bergamot, Calendula, Clove, Hyssop, Lemon Balm, Nutmeg, Rosemary, Saffron

CAPRICORN: Cypress, Honeysuckle, Lilac, Mimosa, Myrrh, Patchouli, Tulip, Vetivert

AQUARIUS: Costmary, Lavender, Lemon Verbena, Parsley, Patchouli, Pine, Star Anise

PISCES: Apple, Camphor, Cardamom Gardenia, Hyacinth, Jasmine, Lily, Mugwort, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Ylang-ylang

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