Current Astrology: Sun in Pisces

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Eric Meyers
The 12th and final sign of the zodiac is Pisces, which includes dreams, compassion, altruism, spiritual sensitivity, and boundless love. We are invited to let go of the personal story and connect with all of nature. Piscean Anais Nin wrote, “I will not be just a tourist in the world of images, just watching images passing by which I cannot live in, make love to, possess as permanent sources of joy and ecstasy.” The shadow includes reckless ego-obliteration, ineffectuality, victim/martyr issues, disorganization, and the avoidance of anything difficult. Pisces inspires us to bring other dimensions into mundane reality, to raise the vibration of humanity. This is a great time to augment spiritual practice–to let go of the past, and to imagine the future.
 
Right when the Sun gets to Pisces, it meets up with Neptune, which recently entered the Fishes too. This provides an extra burst of visionary energy, further punctuated by the New Moon conjunct Neptune on 2/21.  As 2012 promises to be a revolutionary year, now is the time to set intention about what we want to see unfold. This New Moon is extra potent as Chiron and Athena are also involved, with Mercury not too far away! We have the potential to make strides in healing the planet, but the struggle is to set an informed course. Pisces can be adrift on the seas. To seize the possibilities now, we can make a concerted effort to declare exactly what we’d like to create, and hold that vision in the heart.
 
In early March, Mercury enters Aries then hits Uranus–this pairs the individual brain with the cosmic mind. Furthermore, Mercury will retrograde (3/12) and stay in the neighborhood of The Great Awakener for a few weeks. This is ideal for receiving intuitive insight into the visualization process mentioned earlier. Mercury in Aries wants to conceive of new ideas to get passionate about, while the retrograde asks us to review them to ensure their validity. As the retrograde moves back into Pisces, releasing old thinking patterns is also a part of the program. Then, we can make room for new innovations, even genius.
 
Venus enters its home sign of Taurus on 3/5, then will conjunct Jupiter on the 14th. This is a boost of confidence and security, and possibly with money or investments. The earth focus helps ground the intentions of Pisces, and give them more solidity. I have called Jupiter/Venus the cycle of abundance. At the conjunction, this is an excellent time to declare how we might expand  business, become more popular, or arrive at the next plateau. The Virgo Full Moon on 3/8 also helps bring structure and realization to intention. We can illuminate and release any lingering doubt or anxiety that we are not ready for the future.
 
The astrology now is ripe for moving beyond ego to steer from the soul. We are recreating the world to be a reflection of Spirit, and we’re all invited to learn how to do this. We are learning to trust imagination — it’s not just impotent fleeting thoughts or visions. Focusing energy has a real impact, we are unwiring any thoughts that tell us otherwise. Ultimately, we can bring inspiration into form, and that is the gist of the current astrological curriculum.   
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Boundaries in the Mist

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Sajit Greene

Pisces helps us see past the boundaries of the separate self to our spiritual reality. We are all One.  There is no separation.  There is no self and no boundaries.  The experience of merging with the Divine is blissful, ecstatic! What a relief to leave behind the fear, pain, and isolation of separation consciousness!

Right now, we’re under the influence of a lot of Piscean energy,  especially with Neptune in its native sign of Pisces.  That’s very supportive to spiritual practice and creativity.  You may notice that its easier to meditate or to go deeply into visualizations.  The messages from your non-physical guides and teachers may be coming through more strongly.  Pisces gently opens the heart to greater compassion and the desire to forgive.  It also stimulates the imagination and enhances creative pursuits like art, poetry, film, and music.  But while our heads are in the clouds, merging with God and consorting with the Muses, we can get lost in the fog or confused by the mist.

Like a lighthouse, Mars in Virgo is here to bring us back to earth and back to awareness of the separate self, so that we don’t crash into the rocks of everyday reality.  As long as we’re human and experiencing life through the vehicle of the body, we have a unique, distinct self.  That distinct, embodied self has boundaries: emotional boundaries as well as physical boundaries.  If we want to be healthy and whole, those boundaries cannot be ignored, disrespected, or left unattended.

Without the physical boundary of the skin, our bodies would die.  Without clear emotional boundaries, we can lose ourselves.  How do we lose ourselves?  By getting lost in taking care of others, giving away our personal resources or our power, letting people take advantage of us, not speaking our truth, or becoming so focused on the “other” that we forget who we are.

The Piscean mists can make it hard to see others clearly.  We may idealize people, seeing them in their highest, spiritual essence.  We can deceive ourselves about the shortcomings of his/her personality, and that fantasy relationship can turn into a shipwreck!  While wearing Piscean rose-colored glasses, it’s also easy to overly idealize situations and seeming opportunities.

Is that my dream home I see through the clouds?

Or is it really a money pit?

 

 

Never fear, Mars in Virgo will help us with the necessary reality checks!  Virgo sees things clearly, on the 3-D level.  This practical, grounded perception helps with discernment and the awareness of healthy boundaries. Here we find one of the best ways to turn the Inner Critic into an ally.  Put the Critic to work as an Inner Evaluator.  The Evaluator’s job is to screen, sift, and sort.  Through this process, you can  discern which people and situations are beneficial for you.  Those that are healthy are allowed into your life.  Those that are potentially harmful are screened out.

Protective and assertive Mars is vigilant about keeping those boundaries intact.  However, you don’t need to sit behind the Great Wall of China, in order to be safe.  That would be an overly rigid and defensive boundary.  When our boundaries are too strict and inflexible, we can become isolated and cut ourselves off from what we need to sustain ourselves. Instead, we ask Mars in Virgo to help our personal boundaries function like the permeable membrane that surrounds each cell of our bodies.  This intelligent membrane is selective about what it takes in and what it eliminates.  It welcomes in what is nourishing and keeps toxins out.

So, enjoy the many spiritual and creative gifts of Pisces.  Go to the movies.  Find the bliss of Divine Union in your lover’s embrace.  Write a poem.  Take a spiritual retreat.  Talk to your spirit guides.  Dream a grander dream.  And remember that, as a Divine Human, you’ve still got a separate self with boundaries that need tending.

 

 

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Current Astrology: Sun in Aquarius

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Eric Meyers

Aquarius concerns endless possibilities, the spark of ideas, global togetherness, innovation and technology. The shadow involves cold detachment, anonymity, chaos, or being a rebel without a clue. With the Sun entering the 11th sign, it’s time for us to bring the future into the present. Who would you be if you were completely free? What type of world can we collectively create? Spirit is illuminating all possibilities, we just have to pay attention.
 There’s an Aquarius New Moon on 1/23. This is an ideal time to launch anything brand-spanking NEW, especially something that challenges the status quo to change. Also, how do you personally want to change? Set a clear intention at this New Moon, and watch it develop. Mercury enters Aquarius on 1/27 inviting us to download brilliance. Our brains will be buzzing with many ideas, just make sure they’re realistic! As the Sun makes its way through Aquarius, Uranus is picking up speed on its way to its first exact square with Pluto soon. Everything is accelerating, the urgency for reform is growing.
Neptune enters Pisces on 2/3, where it will stay for the next 14 years! The dreamlike nature of this existence is going to become more apparent. We can develop into a manifesting mystics able to drive our dreams into existence. Or, we might become prone to existential confusion, being swept away by a world beyond our control or consent. Neptune in Pisces increases the imagination, invites contemplation and compassion–watch out for escapist traps or despair.
Mars turns retrograde on 1/23, then Saturn does on 2/7. When a planet is retro, we reassess our personal relationship with it and evaluate how we might manage it more consciously. For Mars, we are looking at how we extend our energy, while with Saturn, our sense of authority and vocational choices. The challenge is feeling stymied or frustrated–the gift is to use that energy for constructive uses.
Passion becomes activated in February. A Leo Full Moon on 2/7 illuminates our joy, a great time to connect with others in playful ways. Give a hug to someone, they’ll light up! Then on 2/8 Venus enters Aries asking for a renewal in relationships. Where are things heading now? How can the flames of desire be fanned? Also, what type of healthy conflict can be catalyzed? With Venus pairing up with Uranus on 2/9, new relational chapters are possible. There might be break-ups, or new patterns of connecting. What is your relationship ideal? Time to get some momentum in its realization. Finally, Mercury enters Pisces in 2/13, inviting us to dissolve thinking patterns that are no longer helpful, and to connect the mind with greater intuition and inspiration.
This month is about change, but asks us to be thorough and sure of how we want to create it. Let yourself by dazzled by potentials, and strong enough to see them through.

Blessings.
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Transform Your Inner Critic

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Sajit Greene

Aquarius encourages us to live our lives with authenticity and embody our unique expression of the Divine spark without apology.  That means accepting ourselves with all of our quirks and eccentricities, and not worrying about the judgments of others.  While Aquarius can help us break free from anything that gets in the way of expressing our true selves, one of the biggest obstacles to our freedom resides within.  It’s the Inner Critic.  You know that nagging voice that’s always pointing out your flaws, showing you where you fall short, putting you down, and judging you more harshly than anyone else.  With Mars in Virgo turning retrograde this month, be aware that your Inner Critic may be especially loud and hurtful.  But you don’t need to let it beat you up or stop you from expressing your true self.

In my work with a technique called Voice Dialogue Process, I’ve talked to a lot of Inner Critics.  They can be mean and nasty!  They know just how to make a person feel like crap.  Yet, every Inner Critic starts out with good intentions.  They start out wanting to help.  Basically, the Inner Critic is afraid that other people might judge you, make fun of you, disrespect you, or reject you.  So, it steps in to judge you first.  It tries to keep you in line, through constant condemnation.  It says that if you would just listen to its raucous demands maybe you could eventually be “good enough”, “smart enough”, “strong enough”, “successful enough”, etc, etc.  The Inner Critic warps the Virgoan desire for discernment and self-improvement into self-judgment and relentless perfectionism.

So, how can you transform your Inner Critic?  Voice Dialogue provides a powerful process that helps you get past the insults and critical jabs so you can reach the Inner Critic’s heart.  When you can embrace your Inner Critic, you regain your power.   Now you can recognize when it’s acting up.  You can gently but firmly tell it to take a break.  You have the power to look directly at what your Critic is telling you, and ask yourself, “Is it true?”  If what the Inner Critic says is a lie, then simply dismiss it.  If what it says is true, then you might benefit from the Critic’s discerning wisdom.  You may need to remind your Critic to offer it’s insights with a good dose of kindness and compassion, but if you are willing to hear her constructive feedback, the Inner Critic can become a valuable member of your inner support team.

If you want to free yourself to be yourself, you may need to forge a new relationship with your Inner Critic.  That familiar inner voice may be harsh and blaring.  It may dominate your thoughts and masquerade as the truth. Yet, when embraced, the Inner Critic can be transformed into a powerful ally. Leave me a comment, and let me know your best strategies for dealing with your Inner Critic, when it’s on a rampage.

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Speak Your Truth: The 3 C’s

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Sajit Greene

Speaking your truth involves the three “C”s: commitment, courage, and compassion.  Let’s begin by taking a look at the first “C”–Commitment.  In your relationships, who and what are you committed to?  If being authentic and speaking your truth is important to you, then it’s crucial that you make a commitment to yourself, first and foremost.  Commit to knowing what’s going on inside of you.  What are you really feeling in response to other people’s words and actions?  How does their behavior fit with your values?  Where are your limits, and are they being respected?  What do you need, and are those needs being honored? What would you want to say if you weren’t afraid of the other person’s reaction?

The first “C” also stands for making a commitment to healthy relationships.  I’m not talking about a commitment to a time frame (e.g. “till death do us part”) nor to a structure (e.g. traditional marriage).  I’m talking about a commitment to the type of experience you want to have in your relationships. For example, a commitment to fairness, equal sharing of power, respecting each other’s needs and limits, and being honest and direct.  Know thyself, and know what you want in your relationships. You have to know what your truth is, before you can speak it!

Next comes Courage. Once you know what you want and don’t want, and you are aware of when your limits are being pushed or trampled over, it’s your job to stand up for yourself.  Sometimes it seems easier to not rock the boat.  You may worry about hurting the other person.  You might be afraid of losing the relationship, completely.  What if your truth really pisses the other person off? That might be scary, but what is it costing you to NOT speak your truth?   If you’re stuffing a heap of anger and building up a laundry-list of resentments, that stress is taking a toll on your well being.  Having courage means taking the risk to express your anger.  Courage means not caring about the untrue thoughts about you that are roaming around inside someone else’s head. Courage means saying “No” when you mean “No”, and sticking to it.  Imagine speaking your truth, courageously, and notice how you feel in your body. Take a moment to close your eyes, and imagine that, right now.

As you visualized yourself, speaking your truth with courage, you may have noticed that your spine felt strong, and you stood up tall.  You may have felt grounded through your hips, legs, and feet. Maybe you sensed a powerful energy circulating through you.  Maybe there was a fire flashing in your eyes or a full expanse of breath filling your lungs and chest. Courage comes when we are centered within ourselves, aligned with gravity, and aligned with our own truth. How will the other person react?  Well, that’s their own business.

I often recommend an article by Tom Kenyon called “On the Nature of Boundaries”.  He addresses the pitfalls of a type of spiritual philosophy he calls “New Age Bullshit” (NAB).   Kenyon writes, “I think that one of the NAB’s currently in vogue is the notion that one should let down one’s guard and be fully and completely open… I think this idea is potentially dangerous and here’s why. We have many levels to ourselves. At one level, the transpersonal, we may be spirit, unbounded by time and space, but at another level we are mammals…We have biology…And our psychological health depends upon balancing our transpersonal (out-of-time) aspects of “self” with our personal (bound by time) aspects.”

Here are two more NAB’s that you might recognize.  Both of these can stand in the way of standing in your truth: 1) “Anger is a negative or harmful emotion.”  2) “To be a “spiritual” person, you have to be “nice” and “positive” all the time.” Kenyon states, “Finding your truth and acting on it regardless of how others might react is the benchmark of personal sovereignty.”  And sometimes, this involves the expression of anger.  You might need to rock the boat, and other people might not like it.  That takes courage!

So, what about Compassion?  Didn’t I just advise you not to care what the other person thinks of you?  Not caring about the other person’s reaction is different from not being compassionate. Of course the other person has their own needs and wants, values, and limits.  Compassion means listening to what the other person is saying and really “getting” them. Compassion is holding a non-judgmental space to witness the other person. To speak your truth with compassion means to take responsibility for your own feelings. Name-calling, blaming, shaming, or making threats is aggressive, and that’s not compassionate. To say “You are an idiot!” is not speaking your truth.  That’s making a judgment.  Your truth is how you feel and what you want and need.

If you can view the other person from a higher perspective, you can have compassion for the challenges they are facing (both inner and outer challenges).  From that lofty vantage point, you might also feel compassion for both of you…Here are two souls in the midst of an evolutionary process, doing the best they can. We all make mistakes and act from old patterns, at times.

As we enter 2012, it’s time to co-create new, more sustainable ways of living on the planet. If you want your relationships to thrive and to sustain love on the planet, I encourage you to make a renewed commitment to be true to yourself, this year.  Have courage, speak your truth! Stand in your power, with love and compassion in your heart.

 

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2012 Astrology Rant: The Biggest Year of our Lives

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Eric Meyers
happy new year 2012As a departure from the monthly rant on current astrology activity, I thought it fitting to highlight some of the big events for 2012. I don’t care how old you are, this is one of the most compelling years of your life! On a scale from 1 to 10, we are looking at a 10 folks, some of the biggest astrology you’ll ever see. I don’t know much about Mayan Calendars or prophecies, but I do know the house will be a rockin’ in twenty-twelve. Let’s sink our teeth into a few of the headliners.
 
To set the scene, think of the Sun–our massive energy source. Every 11 years the amount of sunspots reaches a maximum. The last time it peaked was 2001, remember that year? in 2012 the Sun is going to be loud and shooting energy at us, literally. Some scientists are calling for potential power outages of epic proportions should we get a direct blast. Whether that occurs or not, the Sun correlates with temperature and action, and this year the general amplification will be on MAX. 
 
Next, the major event, the Uranus/Pluto square, reaches exactitude in June and September, and they will be very tightly in major aspect the entire year! Uranus/Pluto is revolutionary, paradigm-shifting, in-your-face, and relentless. It urges drastic measures to modernize and reform–a continual challenge to orthodoxy and forces of stagnation. The protests, turmoil, and mayhem we have seen on the globe is going to reach even greater climax. Whether on Wall St., the Middle East, Russia, or elsewhere, people are going to be demanding fairness and greater equality. Pluto in Capricorn is the concentration of power and wealth for a select few, and Uranus in Aries is suggestive of fighting for liberty. The presidential election in the U.S. is another area we’ll see this play out. It promises to be another hotly contested battle which exposes the underlying issues of corruption, money, and manipulation. This year, look for the ”corporate beast” to be further petitioned and asked to be accountable for its damage.   
 
Neptune enters Pisces in February, another titanic event. The planet of dreaming only moves signs every 14 years, and it only visits its home sign Pisces once in its 165-year tour around the Sun. Basically, we are being invited to dream more consciously…and I don’t mean while sleeping. The awareness that we reside in the externalization of our own consciousness may seem strange to some. By the end of Neptune transiting Pisces, many people will wake up to the idea that there is no objective reality. We exist in a colossal exchange of consciousness, and everything is a mirror of yourself. We can participate in evolution by learning how to engage with the dream space consciously, or we can sink further into the illusion. 
 
There is an extremely rare astrology event on June 5, which occurs about once every 100 or so years–Venus will transit over the disc of the Sun. This is like a solar eclipse, but Venus is too small to block out any light. Nevertheless, it symbolizes a major shift. It’s as if Spirit (Sun) is delivering a message about how we behave (Venus) and think (Gemini) on this planet– can we learn (Gemini) to live in greater harmony (Venus)? The Venus transit of the Sun occurs shortly after a very compelling solar eclipse in Gemini. What’s more, Jupiter also enters Gemini around the same time! All of this is perhaps a shift from dualistic thinking (good/bad, male/female) in order to awaken into Oneness. Expect major works on this idea and for lots of energy around the realization of it.    
 
Saturn goes into Scorpio in early October, and the Lord of Darkness will be in the darkest sign for over 2.5 years. What’s more, it will be in mutual reception with Pluto in Capricorn the entire time. So fascinating–we have this incredibly revolutionary and liberating time, and this event points to further consolidation of power. Saturn in Scorpio can be ruthless and domineering–the more conscious version is a sturdy hand on the helm. The Uranus/Pluto square will be exact for the duration of Saturn’s visit in Scorpio. This sets up a titanic clashing of progressive vs. conservative of the likes we have never seen this powerfully, or for this long.
 
Did you see Avatar? Remember the clashing of consciousness which was portrayed? That’s what 2012 is going to be like. Are you going to awaken into a new reality or be a part of the resistance to it. May we all welcome a new day…and a new year! Blessings.
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The Link between Sex and Soul

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Sajit Greene

Both sexuality and soul-work bring us into contact with the deepest aspects of ourselves. Here, in the shadowy regions that we often try to hide from ourselves and each other, lie the buried treasures that sex and soul can help to uncover.  The evolutionary purpose of the descent into those dark, unconscious and sometimes scary places is to witness, accept and love ALL of who we are.  When the disowned parts of us are embraced, they become powerful allies. By diving in deep, we gain access to the beauty and richness of our full-spectrum Selves…the heights of spiritual expansion, the breadth of our humanness, and the depths of soul.

In a recent interview in The Sun magazine, mythologist Michael Meade talks about the soul’s association with the elements of Earth and Water.  He also comments on the importance of living life on the full spectrum:

“Spirit in mythology and traditional cosmology is connected to fire and air, and it rises. Soul is connected to water and earth, and it descends. When we rise with spirit, we get peak experiences and those overviews of life that include moments of freedom. Soul goes the opposite way. Water runs down. The earth has gravity and pulls us to it. The soul wants us to grow down and become deep like a river. When people talk about “connection,” they’re really talking about soul. The real connections are not surface connections… Spirit lifts the person up, whereas soul pulls a person deeper into life. We’re not supposed to live a horizontal life on the surface of things. We are supposed to live the entire gamut, from the heights of thought and imagination all the way down to the depths of woundedness and the deeper capacity to love.”

Meade’s ideas about the elements of “soul” also apply to “sex”.  Sex brings us deep into the physical body (our personal piece of “Earth”).  Through sex, we get in touch with the body’s root: the pelvis, genitals, and organs of elimination.  Sex also helps us be aware of the energies moving through the core of the body. As Tantra teaches, our life force energy (kundalini) resides at the base of the spine, ready to rise upward, during sex, to connect us with Spirit.  When we enjoy our sensuality and sexual passion, the body is a very pleasurable place to live!

Sexuality also brings us down into the watery depths of our emotions, where we may feel intensely vulnerable, loving, passionate, jealous, lonely, sad, angry….you name it!   Sex can trigger all of our feelings, including the ones we don’t like to feel or reveal. In an intimate relationship where there is trust, mutual respect, and compassion, it’s safe to express whatever comes up.  Raw, honest exchanges between lovers can generate a profound sense of intimate connection.  The degree of healing and emotional bonding that a loving, sexual relationship can catalyze is enormous.  Along with the personal healing and transformation comes an acceleration of our soul growth.  As Joni Mitchell sings, “Love is touching souls.”

Sex is sacred because, at its best, sex is a full-spectrum experience. The rising up of sexual energy can open us to expanded states of consciousness, spiritual bliss, and union with the Divine. The ascending energy connects us with Spirit, and we get to experience ourselves beyond the limits of our bodies and personalities.  Yet, sex is “soulful” when it brings us to our depths: connecting us with our bodies, our most intense feelings, and our love for another human being.    When sex is both “spiritual” and “soulful” we join in loving union with all dimensions of life.

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Current Astrology: Sun in Sagittarius

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Eric Meyers
The Sun enters Sagittarius, the sign of The Archer. This fire sign is active in pursuit of a broader purpose, having something to believe in, and achieving one’s aims. Sagittarius is on the proverbial quest, but having clarity of what is being sought is the lesson. Without clear direction, this sign can manifest as overly-righteous, full of bluster, even fanatical. Nevertheless, having our personal compass oriented to our aims brings the life meaning. There are several major events this month, let’s have a closer look.
 
First, Mercury goes retrograde on 11/24 which will prolong its stay in Sagittarius. We are reviewing our basic thinking about the larger questions. What needs to be updated or just thrown out? We all carry teachings from yesteryear–now’s a great time to question them. Finding a new sense of meaning based on today’s understandings is the lesson. The very next day there is a solar eclipse in Sagittarius. Along the same lines, there is the potential of getting the big picture more filled in. Eclipses are dramatic breakdown or breakthrough times, and this is applied to our fundamental approach to the world. This is a wonderful time to launch your brain into new territory–pick up that compelling book, or attend the neat class.
 
On 11/26 Venus enters Capricorn then will conjunct Pluto a few days later. This has much to do with money, particularly how it relates to vocation, the corporate world, or our financial status. What do you value and spend your money on? What do you support, and what does that say about you? As holiday shopping is in full gear, this combination portends much spending. This is especially so as Venus/Pluto will be trine carefree Jupiter in financially-oriented Taurus. The other issue this combo brings up is corporate greed, which is certainly making the news nowadays! 
 
And revolutions moving forward is totally the theme with Uranus stationing direct on 12/10. This signals a shifting of the tides, the gathering of forward momentum to our ventures. What do you want to reform in your life, or the broader world? Uranus is now on a collision course to exactly square Pluto for the first time next year. Just watch the intensity build these next few months. 2012 is going to be one of the most memorable years of our lives. It’s all about the change we wish to instigate–what’s yours? The world will be going through quite the growing pains, with a Presidential election right in the mix. Modernization vs. tradition will be amplified in a number of ways.
 
12/10 also has a Lunar Eclipse, in the sign of duality, Gemini. We are ready to cleanse our dualistic thinking patterns to arrive at greater Oneness or wholeness in our perceptions. We also may renew confused ideas that separate phenomena instead of finding ways to unify. Putting the mind’s chatter aside will be most helpful in escaping its seductive logic. Greater perspective is the key for this time. Mercury goes direct on 12/13 signaling the time to put our newfound ideas forward and to communicate directly. Venus enters Aquarius on 12/20 inviting us to expand our social contacts and reach out to our allies. The times are a’changin, so time to participate in a rapidly changing world. The astrology is barreling towards greater climax. Now’s the time to figure out what to think, and who to connect with.       
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Current Astrology: Sun in Scorpio

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Eric Meyers

From the position of harmony and fairness (Libra) we enter the depths of Scorpio. The 8th sign deals with interpersonal processes–what is really happening!? Spirit set it up so we experience great highs or lows depending on how we treat each other. (Note how Scorpio’s glyph resembles a roller coaster.) From ecstasy, shared passion and intensity; to pain, depravity, and abuse, this sign is the fast track to learning about the human drama. With Pluto, the archetype of Hades (Hell) as its ruler, Scorpio concerns the material in the shadow. Keeping this material in the unconscious leads to perpetual darkness, while embracing it equips us with tremendous power. While the Sun resides in Scorpio, we may unflinchingly face all of who we are–how we treat others and the broader world.

 
Shortly after the Sun gets to Scorpio, we have a New Moon. This is the ideal time to renew a deep bond; be it romantic, business, or an intimate friendship. What do you want to create together? How can we be more revealing and authentic? How can bonds deepen? If this is not pursued, then there could be a renewal of mistrust, suspicion, or secrets. On the same day as the New Moon (10/26), Venus in Scorpio is exactly square Mars in Leo. This adds the necessity for greater risk and directness in our connections–an invitation for boldness and conquering fear. What have you been dying to do or say? This is a climactic clashing–many relationships may begin, end, or experience a crossroads.
 
Towards the end of October Pluto is tightly trine Jupiter, asking us if we are living with clear purpose and intent. If so, then momentum accelerates in our endeavors. If not, then we can choose to make corrections in our navigation. Where have we been too rigid or dogmatic with our viewpoints? This is a great time to change this to be free of the past. The theme of expansion is bolstered by both Venus and Mercury entering Sagittarius in early November. Our mindset and web of connections can reach out cross-culturally and learn from foreign wisdom–an ideal time to broaden our belief system. 
 
On 11/9 Neptune stations direct–next stop: Pisces. It will stay in Aquarius until next February as it completes its 14 year visit through the Water Bearer. We are further understanding (Aquarius) transpersonal territory before the complete immersion (Pisces) to come. What is your methodology going to be to explore consciousness? Or is escape into television, Internet, or addictions going to reign? What vision do you have of how you, and the world, can be more attuned to the dreaming process?
 
On 11/10 there’s a Taurus Full Moon, illuminating our needs for security, comfort, and pleasure. Illuminated by a Scorpio Sun, intimacy and sexuality are accentuated. The seeds planted at the New Moon ripen to fullness–we can feel so supported by the maximal light, or have our resistances to love and connecting exposed. On the same day, Mars enters Virgo putting energy into the ways and means to improve. With the Scorpio vibe, how can we work on intimacy and dedicate ourselves to an even more satisfying life? Mars will eventually retrograde in Virgo, so it’ll be in the sign of the Virgin for about 6 months.
 
The astrology this month continues to be intense. The Uranus/Pluto square is functioning strongly (Occupy Wall St. for example) in the collective psyche, and we are being challenged to work out our personal issues to contribute most effectively. Let’s take some time to honor others, and perhaps we’ll realize that they are us in disguise!

Many Blessings.

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Current Astrology: Sun in Libra

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Eric Meyers
The Sun enters Libra on the autumnal equinox, when day and night are in balance. Libra (The Scales) pertains to equality, harmony, socialization, fairness, justice, relationships, artistic sensibilities, and romance. The shadow involves many types of salesmanship:  phoniness, placation, co-dependency and using people for self-gain. Nevertheless, Libra qualities serve as the social glue which keeps culture and society going, it strives to find how we can further civilize planet Earth.
 
On 9/25 Mercury joins Venus and the Sun in Libra, all of which will conjunct Saturn at some point this month. There is an emphasis on refining ideas and cementing allies, the application of intentions. Mercury in Libra invites us to develop our voice in the most pleasing ways–a great time for singing or poetry. Venus conjunct Saturn in Libra on 9/29 is the ideal time to further solidify agreements or deepen the structure of a connection. With all this energy in the sign of relationships, it’s time to reevaluate what others mean to us, and take inventory of what we really want in our friendships, business and/or romantic connections.
 
Mars (in Leo) is square Jupiter (in Taurus) in early October. These fire planets in fixed signs signal a clashing of passions, highly dramatic exploits, and perhaps some stubbornness. Whatever is pent up could be released, so best to maintain awareness of what we ideally want to do and say toward others. Anything physical is appropriate, while taking unwise risks are to be avoided. Channeling passion constructively leads to great momentum in our endeavors. 
 
Venus enters Scorpio on 10/9, right before the Aries Full Moon on the 11th. The focus on relationship and passion gets even more intense! Both of these events invite us to reveal ourselves more authentically, to take emotional risks for the sake of discovering deeper intimacy. Underlying dynamics and agendas are likely to exposed for us to work through. Time to reveal secrets so the past can be put to rest. If not, then there could be suspicion that something is amiss.    
 
The astrology this month is quite interpersonal. I believe we are securing our allies and working things out for the astrological fireworks to come in 2012. This fall welcomes productivity and processing. What do you want to contribute, and who do you want to be connected to? Time to get those things in order, because the house is going to be rocking soon.  
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