Hay House World Summit - Free Online Event

Okay, this one sounds amazing!  It's the the Hay House World Summit. It’s a free online event available internationally that will take place June 1-10, 2013. with over 100 famous speakers.  It will be available in English, German and Spanish with partners all over the world, and more than 1 million participants.  I personally love Doreen Virture so am looking forward to seeing her lecture, and of course Deepak Chopra and Dr. Christiane Northrup.  It doesn't even really matter what Deepak says....I find that even just listening to his voice grounds me and inspires me! 

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There's actually over 100 world-renowned experts from within the personal growth field, so besides Louise Hay, Wayne Dyer, Doreen Virtue, Cheryl Richardson, Esther Hicks and Suzie Orman, there's also  Marianne Williamson, Dr. Christiane Northrup, Deepak Chopra, Brian Weiss (past life regression guy), and so many more. They will be sharing some of the most powerful and effective techniques, principles, and processes that you can incorporate into your own life to begin to take charge of your own happiness and well-being.

There will be 10-12 audios available each day for people to listen to. Each day’s audios will become available at 11am EST/ 8am PST for 24 hours. Attendees will be able to choose which audios to listen to as they don’t have their own individual start times.

To see what the speaker schedule is, and to read a little blurb about each one of them, you can go here

Here's a full list of speakers:  

Alan Cohen interviewed by Joan Borysenko, Ph.D.

Alex Woodard interviewed by Nancy Levin

Ali Campbell interviewed by Greg Sherwood

Anita Moorjani  interviewed by Nancy Levin

Arielle Ford interviewed by Jessica Ortner

Barbara Carrellas interviewed by Jessica Ortner

Baron Baptiste interviewed by Greg Sherwood

Bernie Siegel, M.D. interviewed by Joan Borysenko, Ph.D.

Brendon Burchard interviewed by Greg Sherwood

Brian L. Weiss, M.D. interviewed by John Holland

Bruce H. Lipton, Ph.D. interviewed by Joan Borysenko, Ph.D.

Caroline Myss interviewed by Nancy Levin

Charles Linden interviewed by Jessica Ortner

Cheryl Richardson interviewed by Reid Tracy

Christiane Northrup, M.D. interviewed by Joan Borysenko, Ph.D.

Colette Baron-Reid interviewed by John Holland

Danielle MacKinnon interviewed by John Holland

Dr. Darren R. Weissman interviewed by Nancy Levin

David R. Hamilton, Ph.D. interviewed by Michael Neill

davidji interviewed by Greg Sherwood

Dawson Church, Ph.D. interviewed by Jessica Ortner

Deborah King interviewed by Nancy Levin

Deepak Chopra, M.D. interviewed by Greg Sherwood

Denise Linn interviewed by John Holland

Don Miguel Ruiz interviewed by Michael Neill

Donna Gates interviewed by Jessica Ortner

Doreen Virtue interviewed by Reid Tracy

Eldon Taylor interviewed by Greg Sherwood

Esther Hicks interviewed by Reid Tracy

Dr. Fabrizio Mancini interviewed by Greg Sherwood

Dr. Frank J. Kinslow interviewed by Jessica Ortner

Gabrielle Bernstein interviewed by Robert Holden

Gary R. Renard interviewed by Robert Holden

Gay Hendricks interviewed by Michael Neill

Gerry Gavin interviewed by John Holland

Glynis McCants interviewed by Jessica Ortner

Gordon Smith interviewed by John Holland

Gregg Braden interviewed by Michael Neill

Immaculée Ilibagiza interviewed by Nancy Levin

Iyanla Vanzant interviewed by Michael Neill

Jack Canfield interviewed by Michael Neill

James F. Twyman interviewed by Jessica Ortner

James Van Praagh interviewed by John Holland

Jean Haner interviewed by Nancy Levin

Jennifer McLean interviewed by Nancy Levin

Jessica Ortner interviewed by Nancy Levin

Joan Borysenko, Ph.D. interviewed by Greg Sherwood

Joe Dispenza, D.C. interviewed by Michael Neill

Joe Vitale interviewed by Jessica Ortner

John Edward interviewed by John Holland

John Holland interviewed by Jessica Ortner

John C. Parkin interviewed by Greg Sherwood

Jonathan Goldman interviewed by Joan Borysenko, Ph.D.

Jorge Cruise interviewed by Greg Sherwood

Judith Orloff, M.D. interviewed by Joan Borysenko, Ph.D.

Julie Daniluk, R.H.N. interviewed by Jessica Ortner

Karen Noe interviewed by John Holland

Kate Northrup interviewed by Jessica Ortner

Kate Somerville interviewed by Jessica Ortner

Kris Carr interviewed by Jessica Ortner

Kyle Gray interviewed by Nancy Levin

Larry Dossey, M.D. interviewed by Joan Borysenko, Ph.D.

Latham Thomas interviewed by Jessica Ortner

Leon Nacson interviewed by Jessica Ortner

Lisa Williams interviewed by John Holland

Lissa Rankin, M.D. interviewed by Greg Sherwood

Louise L. Hay interviewed by Reid Tracy

Lynne McTaggart interviewed by Greg Sherwood

Lynn A. Robinson interviewed by John Holland

Madisyn Taylor interviewed by Nancy Levin

Marcelle Pick, MSN, OB/GYN NP interviewed by Greg Sherwood

Marianne Williamson interviewed by Robert Holden

Mark S. Husson interviewed by Shelley Anderson

Mark Hyman, M.D. interviewed by Greg Sherwood

Mastin Kipp interviewed by Robert Holden

Maureen Hancock interviewed by John Holland

Meggan Watterson interviewed by Cheryl Richardson

Michael Bernard Beckwith interviewed by Jessica Ortner

Michael Neill interviewed by Greg Sherwood

Mike Robbins interviewed by Greg Sherwood

Mira Kelley interviewed by Nancy Levin

Mona Lisa Schultz, M.D., Ph.D. interviewed by Jessica Ortner

Nancy Levin interviewed by Jessica Ortner

Neale Donald Walsch interviewed by Michael Neill

Neha Sangwan, M.D. interviewed by Greg Sherwood

Nick Ortner interviewed by Jessica Ortner

Noah St. John interviewed by Jessica Ortner

Peggy Rometo interviewed by John Holland

Robert Holden, Ph.D. interviewed by Michael Neill

Robert Thurman, Ph.D. interviewed by Joan Borysenko, Ph.D.

Dr. Robin L. Smith interviewed by Greg Sherwood

H. Ronald Hulnick, Ph.D. and Mary R. Hulnick, Ph.D. interviewed by Joan Borysenko

Russ Hudson interviewed by Robert Holden

Sandra Anne Taylor interviewed by Nancy Levin

Sarah DeAnna interviewed by Jessica Ortner

Sarah McLean interviewed by davidji

Sharon Salzberg interviewed by Robert Holden

Sonia Choquette interviewed by John Holland

Steve Taylor interviewed by davidji

Suze Orman interviewed by Reid Tracy

Tara Stiles interviewed by Jessica Ortner

Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche interviewed by davidji

Terah Kathryn Collins interviewed by Nancy Levin

Vianna Stibal interviewed by Jessica Ortner

Dr. Wayne Dyer interviewed by Reid Tracey

 

Personal New and Full Moon phases

What is a Personal New Moon phase?

It's different from the transiting lunations of New and Full Moons that we all see and experience every month when we look up at the sky.

Look at the relationship between your natal Sun and your natal Moon in your birthchart and count the degrees between them.   If you were born when they were 30 degrees apart, then every month when the Sun and Moon are 30 degrees apart is your Personal New Moon phase.  Your Personal Full Moon phase would be the opposite of that.

Example-  if you were born when the Sun was at 21 degrees of Aries and your Moon was 21 degrees of Cancer, then you were born at a First Quarter moon angle of 90 degrees.  Then look to see when the first quarter of the moon hits during the current month, and that's your Personal New Moon.   Right now, during the month of May, that would be on May 17th, with the Sun at 26 Taurus and the Moon at 26 Leo.    Then the Personal Full Moon would be the last quarter square on May 31st with Sun at 10 Gemini and the Moon 90 degrees past that at 10 Pisces

They say one is most biologically fertile on their Personal New Moon phase, but its also fertile for new beginnings in all realms.  This is the time when we naturally start a new cycle and tackle new beginnings.  Plant seeds now, and they will bear fruit more quickly and efficiently than at other times.
We are actualizing our natal potential at these times, so tackling new beginnings at these appropriate times brings harmony to our lives.

Want to get pregnant?  Use the days following the Personal New Moon to get cracking!  You're at your most fertile then.  Otherwise take precautions. 

Start your writing project at these times for a more flowy experience.  Someone new that you meet now has great potential.  Go on a first date, or a blind date.

The Personal Full Moon is a time of culminations, crisis and endings.  It's a time of release, and not a time for beginnings.  I went back and looked at when I broke up with boyfriends, and they tended to be at Personal Full Moon times.

If you were born during a Full Moon, then the Full Moon in the sky would be your natural Personal New Moon phase....which is really the opposite of what you would think with a transiting Full Moon.

 

Void of Course Moon table May 2013

Yes, timing is everything!  When the Moon is Void its a cosmic Time Out.   It kinda feels like you're in 'the twilight zone.' It's Void when the Moon will not make any more aspects to inner planets before it leaves that sign. Technically speaking, its also void when its out of orb of its next applying aspect in that sign.  The usual phrase we use for a void moon period is that 'nothing will come of the matter.' Years of beating my head against the wall trying to make things work under this influence has taught this impatient Aries mucho respect for the void.

I've realized its all about intention too. Nothing will come of the matter of the intention, but unintended matters have an element of serendipity to them. If I want to go to the store to buy cat food and the moon is void, naturally the shelf where the catfood is will be empty. However, whilst I'm in the store I may come upon a fantastic sale on kumquats. Bonus! I love kumqats and so load up on kumquats, but leave without the necessary catfood. I once went to return a blouse to the store when the moon was void. I figured what could possibly happen. Well, naturally I lose the receipt on the way to the store and was unable to return it. Intention baby, intention. So, of course, don't start any big endeavours on a void moon. For heaven's sake don't sign a contract under it, or get your hair done either. Especially don't go to the dentist. You just never know what you'll end up with if you start something with a void moon. Usually you'll have to do some aspect of the endeavour over again. Major hassle.

One famous astrologer says to mail your taxes in under a void so that nothing will come of it. No! Its actually the opposite. If you want the tax man to 'not see' your return, then if the moon is void your intention will be thwarted. They will see it instead, or it will get lost in the mail and you'll have to re-do it, or who knows what! I find its best to mail them in with good flowing aspects instead.

So what are Void moons good for then? They're great for laughing your head off! It's a fantastic time for a party because it makes everyone lose their inhibitions, as long as you don't mind people being late or things not going to plan. It's a trade off. One girlfriend had a party on a void and the dinner burned, but we didn't care. It was void, so we just laughed it off. It's the perfect time to clean house, do laundry etc.. and also a great time to deliver bad news as the reaction will be minimal (or come to nothing!)

Keep track of all the moon void phases with an Astrological Pocket Planner . I keep one in my purse at all times, so whenever I need to make an appointment with the hairdresser or dentist, I can check immediately and make sure the moon is not void, and see what times are good to do things, and what times are not.


Void Moon phases for May 2013  All times PDT

May 2    9:24 pm - May 3  11:25 am

May 5    9:00 am - 6:03 pm

May 7    5:40 am - May 8  3:09 am

May 9    5:28 pm - May 10  2:21 pm

May 12   6:32 am - May 13  2:57 am

May 15   5:14 am - 3:38 pm

May 17   9:34 pm - May 18  2:33 am

May 20   9:48 am - 10:07 am

May 22   0:35 am - 1:55 pm

May 24   6:55 am - 2:49 pm

May 26   3:22 am - 2:28 pm

May 28  11:40 am - 2:48 pm

May 30   4:45 pm - 5:30 pm


There don't seem to be any really length void moon periods this month, except all day May 5th, 7th and 12th
 

April 25th - May 2 - Lunar Eclipse and Mars Saturn

 

This one is rather intense!  The Lunar Eclipse on April 25th takes place at 6 Scorpio - 6 Taurus.  Here Mars at 4 Taurus is conjunct the Sun, and both are opposing the Moon which is conjunct Saturn at 8 Scorpio.  Double ouch.

The Lunar Eclipse is emotional and intense by itself anyway, but throw that Mars Saturn opposition in there and it brings an added element of push and pull.  This is like having one foot on the gas and one foot on the brake....at the same time.  One is likely to feel frustrated or thwarted in some area of their life.  Because its a lunar eclipse, this is going to take on an added emotional intensity.  It could come from an external source as you feel blocked from continuing on in a certain direction, or perhaps someone is just not getting with your program.  It could feel like forces are gathering against you, and that you just can't get what you want.   This build up of frustration could lead to temper tantrums in young and old alike....and possible outburts of violence are possible too.  This combo can be quite repressive, cold and even cruel, especially as Saturn is in cold and calculating Scorpio.  It's also important to take responsibility for ourselves and our desires.  It's easy to make it all about 'them', when its really about us.  We can't control the other guy, so we may be thrown back on ourselves to figure something out without the participation of other people. 

Positively, this can be channeled through, through slow and controlled movement.  Bodybuilders do well with this kind of energy, although really any kind of exercise is a good outlet here.

Slow and controlled home improvement projects could be a good bet, but take your time!  No cutting corners.  Anything requiring self discipline could be a good bet.  Don't bother trying to push up against a brick wall though....you're going to have to go around it.  If possible, wait to initiate big projects or plans until after April 30th.

There may be some changes taking place around you at this time which may feel unwanted, but hey, its an eclipse!  They're good for you in the long run.  It's sort of like a celestial kick in the pants pushing you in the right direction.   You may also be or feel confronted by authority types....( Saturn again), and the idea is not to cave, but not to stubbornly resist out of fear either.   It's natural to want to push back when someone is pushing at you, but these kinds of reactions may just perpetuate drama you don't need right now.  Be cool and take time to figure out your next step.   

The Lunar Eclipse is on the 25th, then the Sun opposes Saturn on the 28th, and Mars opposes Saturn on the 30th....so this energy is prevalent for a full week.  Then the Moon triggers the Mars Saturn opposition on Wed May 1st.  I'm waiting until May 2nd to mail in my taxes!

It's important to stay grounded at eclipse time.  Stick to a good daily routine and eat your veggies.  Meditation, walks by the water or in the woods can help to ground emotions.  The rule of thumb is not to react (especially not over-react) 3 days before or after an eclipse.  The energy is just so intense that its best to wait before making big decisions.  It's called the 'shadow of the eclipse'. 

You also might want to read my other post on "Eclipses"  here
 

Famous Scorpio risings

Your rising sign is the sign that was rising over the horizon at the moment that you took your first breath.  It's also called the Ascendant of your natal chart.

Rising signs have a lot to do with what we look like, and its also the mask we wear.  It's what people see when they first meet you.  It's the first impression.  If you have your Sun or Moon in a harmonious aspect with your Ascendant, then others can easily see the real you.  If not, then it may take a while to get past the rising sign to see the other parts of your personality underneath.

So what does a Scorpio rising look like?  You can always tell by their eyes.  Very intense eyes.....like they can see right through you.  And they likely can!  Piercing.  Many boyfriends throughout my life have had Scorpio rising, so I suppose I'm attuned to that energy.

Besides the eyes, they often have a hawk-like profile, with a prominent bridge over the nose.  Not always of course, but those are the ones I can usually identify right away.  They're usually shorter in stature, with a strong broad body.  Then there are the tall and slender types like Nicole Kidman.  Often Scorpio risings are very dark and exotic looking....the women have a femme fatale kind of thing going on without even trying.  Then there are those that are fair with ice blue eyes...just as intense.  Maybe even more so.  My ex had the ice blue eye situation going on.  I found it intimidating to look him in the eye right at the beginning.  I don't know if they are aware that they have this effect on people.

Sometimes they're hard to identify by body type, but when they look right at you, you can tell right away by their eyes and their intensity!   They are naturally charismatic, magnetic and exude mega sex appeal.  They are also typically very private about their personal lives.

These people are master strategists, and some can become control freaks.  They don't miss much, just like the Eagle which is the animal totem for Scorpio.  They don't give much away when you talk to them either...at least not until you've earned their trust. 

These people are smart!  They know what they want and they usually have an agenda as to how to get it.  Very rarely are they stupidly impulsive.  Things are well thought out in terms of getting to their goal.  And get to it they will, as they have the most discipline of any other sign. 

Here are some famous Scorpio risings:

Tom Cruise - Mr. Intense himself.  His look made him the perfect pic to play the vampire Lestat.

 

Nicole Kidman - I would not have picked her out at first glance, but she does have the Scorp rising eyes and look


 

Ben Stiller - His listed birthtime makes him a Gemini rising, but I don't believe it.  He has the classic Scorpio rising look.  Intense eyes, hawk nose and shorter in stature.

Colin Egglesfield - don't know his birthtime, but he has the look.



















Lance Armstrong - need we say more?   He's a Scorpio rising and just scary all around.

Natalie Portman has 11 Scorpio rising



Diane Keaton is not one I'd peg right away, but its clear once you really look at her.  She's a 14 Scorpio rising

Chelsea Clinton is a Scorp rising too.  I can really see her Pisces Sun giving her that full face look, but the Scorpio rising is still very apparent!  She looks so much like her mom, who's a Scorpio herself.


















Zachary Quinto is a 18 degree Scorpio rising

Vanessa Paradis is a 19 Scorp rising

Tennis star Rafael Nadal is 20 Scorp rising

Jennifer Love Hewitt - I always see her Pisces Sun, but she sure knows how to play up her Scorpio rising sex appeal (she displays her assets!)

Clint Eastwood is 18 Scorpio rising.  Also known for being extremely private.

















 

Venus conjunct Mars and the April 10th New Moon

Its times like these when I wish I was in a relationship, or even ready for one  (I'm not!).   Partly because I'm an Aries and I feel like I'm wasting all this amazing Venus and Mars activity right now.....they're even conjunct my Sun!  However, since I'm not in that place right now, I'll see what other creative way I can channel it.

Yes,  Venus is moving into a conjunction with Mars which is exact on April 6th, but is in effect for at least a week or more.  This fuses their energies together.  Venus is all about what we want, what we like and how we relate, and Mars is all about actively going out to get what we want, what we like and who we want to relate to!   We'll see people taking action on their desires, especially since both planets are in assertive and impatient Aries.  The Aries mantra is " I want what I want and I want it now! "

I've noticed a lot of people flying off the handle lately.....it must be all this Aries-ness flying around.  And people tailgating me a lot too.  I hate that...it makes me nervous.

This is an extremely passionate combo....probably the most passionate there is, so first dates are going to be interesting. This would also be a good time to re-inject some passion into your existing relationship....get grandma to take the kids for the weekend.

 The New Moon in Aries in on Wed, April 10th.   There'a a big pile-up of Aries energy here just waiting to harnessed.  We've got the Sun, Moon, Venus and Mars all fairly closely aligned in Aries.  What house does this fall into in your chart?  Where are you going to be taking charge?  

If you're an Aries rising, you're going to be seen as even more dynamic and bossy than usual.  Aries on the 10th....you're poised to take over the company, or at least make your mark in a professional way.  Aries on the 6th....you're taking charge of your health.   Aries on the 9th....you're traveling or expanding your vision for your life in some way.  Wherever this energy falls, its time to take charge of some aspect of your life.


 

Void of Course Moon table April 2013

 

Yes, timing really is everything! For those of you who need a quick reminder of what to do, and not do on a Void Moon phase, you can read my previous post on Voids here

The Moon can also be Void when its out of orb of its next aspect, and they are listed in the table below as well.  Many modern astrologers forget this fact.

According to the famous renaissance astrologer William Lilly, the Moon does have some ability to function even when its Void of course in the signs of Cancer, Sag, Pisces and Taurus, as the Moon is in its rulership in the sign of Cancer, is exalted in the sign of Taurus, and is happy in Jupiter's signs of Sag and Pisces.  It won't function well in these void signs mind you, but its not as a complete of a disaster as it is when its just plain Void.   We'll call these times semi-voids.

Void of Course Moon phase table - all times PDT

Apr 3  3:35 am - Apr 4  1:41 am

Apr 5  10:22 am - Apr 6  6:00 am

Apr 7  9:10 pm - Apr 8  12:02 pm  (semi-void Pisces)

Apr 10  9:25 am - 8:22 pm

Apr 11  2:37 pm - Apr 12  8:08 am  ( applying to merc but out of orb until 8:08 am.) (semi-void Taurus)

Apr 13  5:30 am - Apr 14  10:53 am  (applying to Jup but out of orb until 10:53 am)

Apr 15  12:41 pm - 7:49 pm

Apr 16  2:14 pm - Apr 17  7:11 am (applying to Mars but out of orb until 7:11 am) (semi-void Cancer)

Apr 18  5:31 am - 8:13 am

Apr 19  2:06 pm - Apr 20  6:08 pm

Apr 21  11:02 pm - Apr 23  10 am  ( in Libra on the 23rd but out of orb of Jup until 10 am)

Apr 24  5:12 am - Apr 25  3:25 am

Apr 26 1:56 am - Apr 27  2:50 pm (in Sag but out of orb of Jup until 2:50 pm)

Apr 28  9:37 pm - Apr 29  5:21 am  (semi void Sag)





 

Bachelor Sean picks Catherine - do they match astrologically?

 

So, Sean picked Catherine Guidici in the finale of The Bachelor, and they are now engaged to be married very soon.  Are they actually astrologically compatible for the long term, or is this just a short term lust thing?

I do have Sean's birthdate which is November 16, 1983, but all I know of Catherine is that she's a 26 year old Taurus, so she's born somewhere between April 21 and May 20 in 1986.    Therefore I don't know her rising sign, her Moon sign, or her mercury sign, but I can get a good read on all her other planets and how the interact with Seans' chart.

First of all, their Suns are in opposite signs, Sean is a Scorpio and she's a Taurus.  Opposites attract, but the opposition is an aspect of separation in the long run.  

Her Venus is most likely to be in the sign of Gemini, and I do get that Gemini energy from her.  Venus in Gemini can be quite fickle in love!  They adore variety and its the spice of life for her. She would likely excel at communications, and indeed, Catherine writes a weekly column for Seattlite.com.  Venus in Gemini can get bored quite easily, but on a positive note, it does trine nicely with Sean's Venus in Libra.

Sean's Venus in Libra is quite a romantic placement.  He likes all the niceties of love, like flowers and romance, and he probably loves to be in love.  He also has a good eye for design and colour and knows how to dress himself.  Despite his Venus being in cool and feminine Libra, he's got 3 planets in Scorpio and a Moon in Aries.  This guy is passionate!  His  4 planets in Sag make him very athletic and  give him that laid back kind of feel.

If Catherine is born between April 26th and May 11th, then what I don't like between their charts is her love planet Venus opposing all of his Sag planets, most notably his Uranus in Sag!   Venus opposing Uranus in synastry is a classic description of lust and excitement and romance which peaks early, and then dies when the excitement wears off.  It's the rollercoaster aspect.....you're up one minute, and then you're down the next.  It's a classic break up aspect.   I expect that her Venus is indeed opposing his Uranus because of the nature of how they met....it was exciting and exhilarating and she never knew where she stood.  I would expect this energy to continue in their relationship, although it could channel in a different way.  This aspect is commonly seen in couples who are apart a lot, or when one travels away from home a great deal.  It's far too intense for people to maintain any close proximinity for any long period of time...which is why its called the separation aspect.

Again, if she's born between April 26th and May 11th, I also don't like the look of her Venus inconjuncting his Saturn!  Saturn acts like the father in a relationship and the Venus person can feel like much is expected of her and she can't live up to his expectations.  It can feel heavy and critical, and the Venus person can very often feel unloved or feel like she's not getting the affection or attention she wants.
  
Her Mars is in Capricorn and trines his Mars in Virgo, so that's a nice element of compatability.  When two people's Venus' and Mars' are in the same element, then they have a similar approaches to life and have good sexual and physical chemistry.

Catherine's Neptune also squares his Venus.  This is a classic heavy romance aspect, but unfortunately its a square aspect, which is an aspect of conflict.  They feel idyllic love at the beginning, but its not based in reality.  Well of course....the Bachelor is not based in reality, and their love was not based in the real world, so this aspect makes sense.  This aspect usually wears off when one or both see how they only saw the other through rose coloured glasses or put the other up on a pedestal.  The beloved soon tends to hit the ground with a thud!

Sean's Moon is in Aries, and although we don't know the exact degree, it does look like its within orb of squaring her Neptune.  This repeats the theme from above.....lots of idealism and high hopes that are not based in reality.  Again, not a good aspect for longevity, as the real world will intervene at some point, and the moon person (sean) is likely to become disillusoned.

Sean's Moon likely opposes his Venus.  His Moon is what he needs from a woman, and his Venus is what he wants and desires from a woman.  They are at odds.   It's sort of like picking someone who will mother him as opposed to someone who is his fantasy ideal.  But if he picks his fantasy ideal then he won't get the nurturing that he wants.  This is something he's going to have to reconcile in his lifetime.

Catherine's Saturn opposes Sean's Chiron!  That is a painful aspect, according to the Magi.  Sean's Chiron refers to his wounds and his hurts from the past, and her Saturn rubs salt into them.  Sean will perceive Catherine to be critical of him, and past hurts are compounded rather than healed by this union.  At the same time, Catherine fears getting too emotionally intimate with Sean, and her Saturn puts up walls against his feelings.  Not a good placement for emotional intimacy, that's for sure.

Sean's Saturn in Scorpio is likely to oppose her Taurus placements, which is a placement of control and of her feeling criticized or pressured in some way.  Not a happy aspect to have at all.

Now, that being said, we don't know where her Moon is, or what her rising sign is, or the exact degrees of her Venus, nor do we know his rising sign.  I could guess, but I won't.  This could make a difference in their compatability, but those aspects I mentioned are deal-breakers IMO.

So far, its not looking so good.  This Neptune and Uranus thing between them is clouding their judgement, and I can only hope they take a long time to get hitched so they can come back to earth and see how they really feel about each other.  

If anyone finds out Catherine's birthday, let me know and we'll do a more detailed compatability.

UPDATE:  I just found out that Catherine is born on April 29, 1986.   So, lets have a little looksee!
Yep, her Venus is in Gemini and its closely opposing Sean's Uranus and Mercury.   Catherine herself has a Venus Saturn opposition in her chart, which speaks to some insecurity and self esteem issues.  (Check out my post on Venus Saturn aspects here )  and Sean's planets trigger that opposition and energy in her.   

Catherine's Moon is in Capricorn, regardless of what time she was born.  Which squares Sean's Moon in Aries.  This is the most troublesome aspect between them I think, as the Moon describes how they will live together in a domestic situation, and how emotionally compatible they are.  Her Moon in earth squares his moon in fire....his moon is passionate and fiery and immediate, whilst hers is cool and patient. 

Its pretty much as I described it above, except worse because of her Moon placement.  I think they will certainly have their challenges when they do live together and get married.  The incompatible moons will really show themselves then.  
 

The Bible - the story of the Sun and the cycles of the Zodiac

I wrote a post a while back in which I linked to a 1997 BBC documentary called The Naked Truth

The mind-blowing two-hour documentary caused controversy by presenting documentation of how the origins of all religions.... are based on the Astrological Zodiac!  Here's the link to that documentary.

The Naked Truth

Because its a 2 hour long show, I know a lot of people won't bother to watch it, so I'll list some of the more fascinating highlights here. 

The first hour basically shows how every major religion that ever existed in the known world tells the same story.  Almost exactly the same story.  The producers of the show used actual text from all the sacred scriptures from every religion, and often even the wording is even almost exactly the same.  To summarize, the story is this:  

 The Son of God was born of a Virgin mother.  The mother's name was Mary, or a derivative of the name Mary. Birth was announced by a Star in the East.  The Son was teaching by the age of 12.  In all the stories, the ruler of the land, fearing the Son of God had been born, tried to put him to death.  They were asked to move to a foreign land to save a life.  Traveled with 12 disciples. Their ministry started at age 30.  Their ministry ended at age 33. After being betrayed, they were killed on the cross. Dead for 3 days, then resurrected.

Some stories vary slightly, but most are the same.

There are many more similarities, but too many to list, so this is just a basic summary.  I'll give you an example with the Buddha story though -  The Buddha was born of the Virgin Mary who conceived him without carnal intercourse.  Incarnation of Buddha was through the descent of the Holy
Spirit upon the Virgin Mary.  Birth of Buddha was announced in the heavens by an asterim rising in the horizon, called the Messianic Star.

Sound familiar?  Jesus was also known as the Messianic star.

Other examples include scriptures from different religons that have the exact same wording even! 

For example -

"Krishna was born at a time when Nanda - his foster father - was away from home, having come to the city to pay his tax or yearly tribute to the King,"

"Jesus was born at a time when Joseph - his foster father - was away from home, having come to the city to pay his tax or yearly tribute to the governor."

Or -

"Buddha is to come upon the earth again in the latter days, his mission being to restore the world to order and happiness"

"Jesus is to come upon the earth again in the latter days, his mission being to restore the world to order and happiness"

The documentary has numerous quotes from all different religous texts describing the exact same story with the exact same wording, over and over and over again.  It's almost ridiculous!  

This same story happened in 16 different religions and to 16 different saviours prior to Christ.  They were:

Krishna in India 1200 BC,
Hindoo Sakia 600 BC,
Thammuz of Syria 1160 BC,
Wittoba of Telengonese 552 BX,
Iao of Nepal 622 BC,
Hesus of Celtic Druids 854 BC,
Quexalcote of Mexico 589 BC,
Quirinius of Rome 506 BC,
Prometheus 547 BC,
Thulis of Egypt 1700 BC,
Indra of Tibet 725 BC,
Alcestos of Euripides 700 BC,
Mithra of Persia 600 BC.

The second hour gets into the zodiac and the astrology of the stories.  This is the really fascinating part.  If you can only watch an hour, then watch the last hour.

Amen-Ra was the Son of God of Egypt.  He was also called Horus.  When people prayed in the temples, they'd say 'Amen.'  which we still say today.   Ra means Sun.

God's Son is actually a representation of The Sun. -  the planet that rises everyday in the east and set in the west.  God's Sun, is the light of the world, because he (the Sun) had risen.

  

  

 

 

 Notice the round Sun around their heads.   I believe this is what led to the little rings of halos we see on religious figured and angel pics.

 

The last days, or the end times that are always being referred to, are really the last days of the Age of Pisces.   Ages are 2000 years long, and we are currently in the beginning of the Age of Aquarius.

The 12 apostles are the 12 houses.

All those 16 saviours in all those 16 religions really represent The Sun!   In all the stories, they talk about how the Son of God dies for 3 days - "the Son of man be 3 days and 3 nights in the heart of the earth,'  Well, the winter solstice is on Dec 21, and its when the Sun is at its lowest and weakest point.  It stops going south, and almost stations for 3 days before it starts to head north again on .....get this.....December 25th! 

And in the Bible it says 'the light of the world was born or re-born on December 25th.  This is the birthday of the Son of God......which is really when the Sun starts to rise again (heading north in declination).

There is even a Bible story that describes this.  Jonah and the Whale.  Jonah (reps the Sun) living inside the whale for 3 days.

Jesus died on the Cross.  Well, actually, the Sun dies on the Grand Cardinal Cross on Dec. 21st, as this is the winter solstice and when the Sun is at its lowest point in the sky, as described above.  The 0 degrees of Capricorn triggers the Grand Cross.  So yes, the Sun dies on the Cross on the 21st, and is resurrected 3 days later on the 25th.

The Sun represented Salvation, especially in ancient Egypt.  Because they said that if the Sun continues to come up every morning, then life could continue on.  As long as the Sun has risen, there will always be life on earth!   Which is true, because without the Sun, all life would eventually die.
The Sun represented everlasting life on the earth.....not for us, but for the earth,

In Ancient times, the calendar started with Virgo the Virgin, not with Aries the Ram as it does today.  So, when the Ancient Egyptians said the Son of God who was born of a Virgin, they meant the he was born in the constellation of Virgo the Virgin.  Since the 'he' is really the Sun, it refers to the Sun in Virgo being the first sign to rise on the eastern horizon.

So, in ancient Egypt, the first sign of the zodiac was Virgo the Virgin, and the last sign was Leo the lion.  This is depicted in the Sphinx.   It has the head if the Virgin, and the body of Leo the lion, which represents the full zodiac from the first sign to the last.

The old Hebrew God El is really Saturn,  Saturn rules Saturday, which is why Hebrews worship on Saturday.  Sunday is the Sun's day, which is why Christians worship on Sunday.

In ancient Hebrew times, in the New Year they would blow the Ram's horn.  This was to celebrate the New Age of Aries, which is ruled by Aries the Ram.  They still blow the Ram's horn today, even though the Age of Aries started 4000 years ago and ended more than 2000 years ago.

When Moses came down from the mountain, he found that the nation was worshipping the Golden Calf.  Golden refers to the Sun, and the calf is the sign of Taurus.  The Sun had entered the constellation of Taurus.  This is also symbolized by the Sacred Cow in India, although the Age of Taurus is also long past.   Taurus is the sign symbolizing wealth, money and material goods.

So, all those crucified saviours in all of those 16 religions were personifications of the planet the Sun.  God's Son, the light of the world, because he was risen.

It's so simple once you know what to look for.  And all those pics of Jesus with the golden yellow light shining around his head....it looks like the Sun.  He IS the Sun.  The Bible, and every other religious story every told is the story of the Zodiac, and of the Sun, and of their cycles.

However, when so many people direct so much energy into one subject, person or thing, even if that person doesn't exist, that energy has to manifest as something!   When you think of billions of people who have chanted and prayed and channeled their devotion and faith and belief into one entity for thousands of years....what does that energy turn into?  It's like we have willed an all encompassing, all loving, devoted, compassionate energy form into materializing.  We create our reality with our thoughts, so something is created through all this.

Doreen Virtue talks about the amazing feeling that is prevalent at Lourdes, France.  Mother Mary sightings are common there and people go in hoardes to pray for healings.  Apparently the feeling there is amazing!  Loving and peaceful and like nothing anywhere else in the world.  Could it be the millions of prayers and focused thought that has created this?   I think so.



 

Mercury retrograde Feb 23 to March 17

Mercury is the planet that rules communication and travel. He goes retrograde for 3 weeks about 3 times a year. Mercury doesn't actually move backwards, but from our viewpoint here from earth, it looks like he does, so they call it apparent motion.

Mercury retro periods are times when computers tend to crash, cars break down, elevators get stuck, cash registers are wrong, mistakes are made, planes are late, traffic is a mess....and so on and so on ad infinitim! Anything that Mercury rules tends to go awry.

So, the rule of thumb is, don't purchase any electronic equipment, cell phones, computers, cars, and don't sign any binding documents or contracts. You'd like to avoid starting a new job under this influence, but sometimes that can't be avoided. Starting a new course usually isn't advised, as usually it turns out to be not what you expected, or the dates change.   In fact, I was going to take a course starting this Wed the 20th, but Mercury is stationary and just about to go retrograde...a huge red flag!  It just confirmed my doubts about taking it anyway.  Not the right time.

Don't be afraid to repeat yourself to make sure others heard you correctly. Miscommunication is rampant. That being said, you'll probably have to repeat yourself anyway.  Expect a certain amount of do-overs, and a lot of 'Gads, I wish I had waited before I bought/did/said that!"

Mercury retrograde periods are certainly a pain in the ass, especially for people who are Mercury ruled, such as Geminis and Virgos and Gem and Virgo risings. M y girlfriend is a double Gemini, (Moon and Gemini rising), and she knows all about Merc retro times.   For some strange reason those are the times that she ends up buying new things and enrolling in courses and starting off on a new course of action.   Renting apartments too.   These are times when she gets inspired to try these new things.   And they never, ever work out!  Not one time.  For example, she bought a brand new elliptical machine cause she got inspired to exercise at home.   She bought it on a Mercury retrograde because she didn't want to wait for the 3 weeks to pass.   Well, it was a lemon.   It didn't even work!   So, she had the hassle of having to return it.   I think Mercury retro times really test her patience, and since doesn't have any, she ends up getting burned.

Mercury retro is also a time thief!   There never seems to be enough time to do what you need to do. That's why its ill-advised to send out mailers or advertise or start new things now cause people just don't have enough time to look at stuff like that....they're so busy trying to keep up with the old stuff.

It's time to RE do things. Re-do, rewrite, review, rehash....etc..

A friend of mine started her new job on a Mercury retrograde, and she lasted a long time in that job. Her contract did change midway through though, so that's the retorgrade part.  She's also not Mercury ruled. But her boss is, and her boss wanted to change things.

These times are good for reviewing things they say, but just don't take any definitive action. I find people from the past tend to show up.   Usually exes...and when you least expect it or want it!   But sometimes old friends pop up and its a nice surprise.

If you start dating someone under a Merc retro, I wouldn't hold my breath on the longevity of the relationship, even if its an ex coming back for a do-over.

When Mercury is retrograde, it means that we need to go back and get more information, as there is still some that has not come to light yet.   Maybe this is why old boyfriends or girlfriends show up....maybe something needs to be said and done in order to move on.   Information doesn't usually come to light or become apparent until after Mercury goes direct again, which is why making commitments without all the pertinent info is not a good idea!

Leave extra time if you're traveling by plane, and double check the car if you're going on a road trip. I find its best to have a back-up plan when Merc is retro.   Going back to places you've been to before tends to be common under this influence too.








 

Bachelor Sean Lowe - is he really ready to settle down?

Most them aren't on that show.  They're just there for their 15 min of fame.  Well, I think Sean may actually be ready to settle down, according to his chart.  He may be there for fame too of course, but one needn't be exclusive of the other.  Sean is a Scorpio, with the Sun and Saturn and Pluto all in that sign.   Sean is currently in the midst of his 'Saturn return'.   This generally happens around age 29 and its when Saturn has gone through one complete cycle and hs come back to conjunct its natal position once again.   

Saturn represents commitment, structure, duty, responsibility, creating limits, maturing and putting down roots.  Usually this is the age when most people 'grow up'...they get married, pregnant, buy their first home/take out a mortgage, or get a new job.  It can be when the lightbulb comes on and people start to look at their life and what they want for their future, and they start to make more mature decisions.
His Saturn Return started last Fall as they were filming the Bachelor, and he has two more hits of it this year...April and September. 

I notice he also had Pluto square his Venus last Fall.  This usually describes intensity in relationships, or attracting an intense partner.  According to Reality Steve, he chooses Catherine.  She is a Taurus, but I don't know her birthday, so have no way of comparing their charts.   Their Suns are in opposite signs, which in my opinion does not bode well, and relationships from this show typically do not last.   How could they....they go on a handful of dates and that's it?  Physical attraction and the 'lust factor' are the main players here, and are not a good indicator of long term compatibility. 

Still, his Saturn return says that he is ready to set up a more stable structure for his life, and commitment and marriage is certainly part of that.  Whether he finds the right person with which to do that, well that's something else again.  We shall see....


 

Aquastells of 1962

 

Happy Birthday to the Aquastells of 1962!

With all 7 of the inner planets aligning in the sign of Aquarius, this was the true Dawning of the Age of Aquarius!   People born during this time have very unique charts, and many have gone on to find fame and fortune, or just notoriety!  They're all turning 51 this week.

I have a special interest in them because I myself was born in 1962, and my two very best friends were born during that famous Aquastell time period of Feb 1 - 13, 1962.   Those born Feb 3rd to 5th are even more special, as they have the Moon in the sign of Aquarius as well.

We would think that these people would exemplify the natural traits of Aquairus and possibly be extremely humanitarian, original, eccentric, and rather impersonal.  Some may be shocking, some brilliant, and some just way beyond their time.  They like to deal with people in larger, less personal groups as opposed to one-on-one interactions, and they are inspired to change the wrongs of the world.  They are rational, clear-headed and future oriented.  Of course the Moon sign will colour these traits somewhat.   It also depends what house this concentration of Aquarius energy falls in.

Some of the more famous Aquastells include:

Sheryl Crowe  Feb 11     She has 4 Sag rising, and her stellium falls mostly in her 3rd house of communications.   She looks amazing for 51.  Did you see her on Kimmel last week?  Astounding.

Garth Brooks   Feb 7     17 Gem rising, and his stellium falls right at the top of his chart in the reputation and fame house, as well as some in the 9th of higher learning and travel.

 

Eddie Izzard Feb 7          0 virgo rising - 6th house stellium
He certainly has no problem being eccentric or shocking, and all those planets in the 6th house along with that Virgo rising must make him a bit of a health freak.  I don't know, is he?   His talents are mimicry and mime....perhaps that's how he channels that strong Mercurial influence.  He's also very involved in charity work and in political campaigning.

Eric Vanderaerden  Feb 11          Cyclist 

Michelle Green from LA Law         Feb 3 1962

Paul Salopek   Feb 9 1962    Pulitzer Prize winning journalist began a 21,000 mile journey on foot.  His intention is to re-trace humanity's first migration route from its origin in Ethiopia around the Pacific Rim, and ending in Chile in 7 years.  His slow pace allows him to engage the numerous cultures along the way and to connect the dots to create a global narrative.   A true humanitarian and brilliant mind!  His time is unknown, but I would guess that he's an early Gemini rising (writing and communicating) with his stellium in the 9th (foreign travel and cultural diversity), and which puts his Aries moon in the 11th of humanitarianism.

Below are those born with the Moon in Aquarius as well....all 7 planets in Aquarius

Jennifer Jason Leigh   Feb 5     13 Gemini rising   Everything at the top of her chart, mostly her 9th and some of her 10th.  She's lauded for her excellence in acting, but also for taking on uncomfortable and powerful roles as prostitutes, drug addicts and psychopaths.   She portrays the fringe elements of society....very Aquarian.

 

Clint Black  Feb 4     13 Virgo rising.  His stellium is in his 5th of entertainment and also in his 6th.   Besides being a successful singer, he's also tried his hand at acting. 

 

Michael Riley (Canadian actor)   Feb 4   Time unknown.  Michael's career has been remarkable for the range of roles he has played - "Everything from a dog to a serial rapist to a cross dressing singer" - he jokes.

 

 

Some 'almost' Aquastells with 5 planets in Aquarius include -

Mary Kay Letournou born on Jan 30, 1962.  She was an American schoolteacher who was imprisoned from 1997 to 2004 for having sex with her 13-year-old student (whom she later married).
She has 5 planets in Aqu....Mars is not quite there yet at 29 Cap

King Abdullah II of Jordan born Jan 30, 1962...5 planets as well, Mars still in Capricorn

Lou Diamond Phillips   Feb 17, 1962      Famous actor most notably from La Bamba.   5 planets in Aquarius, as Venus has moved on to Pisces by this point.   Phillips plays on the World Poker Tour in the Hollywood Home games. He plays for the Sierra Canyon H.S. & Santa Suzanna Montessori charity.  He's also an outspoken, long-time advocate of HR 4574, the Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 2006, legislation which would honor the service of Filipino World War II veterans by granting them the same benefits made available to other U.S. World War II veterans.