Hello Everyone!
I hope this email finds you safe, peaceful, and enjoying your summer. There has been quite a bit of planetary action these last few months – eclipses, retrogrades, and so much more. I am by no means a planetary expert so I always appreciate it when I come across information that is informative yet easy to understand. I recently read two such articles explaining some of these current influences, and I wanted to share them with you.
As always, I am available to support you with your journey, and your well-being, in any way I can. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if I can be of service to you.
Following are the articles, and a link to a beautiful video on You Tube – “The Om” .
Enjoy…
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Excerpt from Cynthia Killion’s September Newsletter
“We do have a couple of significant astrological & energy shifts happening this month. The first is Mercury Retrograde on the 6th (or 7th…depending on which time zone you live in). The second major shift is Pluto stationing & going direct on September 11th.
I realize that if you’re not a professional astrologer (or at least a serious student of the subject), all this talk of “stationing” & “retrogrades” might sound like goobley-gook at worst, or a foreign language at best. I understand. Which is why I like to try to put it into plain & simple words, for those who don’t speak “astrologeuse” (smile).
Let’s take Mercury Retrograde first. This is what is happening from about September 6th through September 29th. “Retrograde” means “appearing to move backwards from the earth’s vantage point”. When a planet or heavenly body retrogrades, it usually means disruption, breakdown, challenges, problems, or reversal in the energies or areas of life that are “ruled” by that particular planet.
Mercury is said to “rule” communications, transportation, technology, travel (especially travel by car), contracts, commerce, business, the mind, mental processes, and the intellect. It is the rational, thinking mind, as well as all the countless day-to-day decisions we make involving the rational, thinking, mind. So when Mercury goes retrograde, the rational thinking mind doesn’t really work all that well, or at least, it’s not as effective as it usually is. Also, the “usual order” of things seems to break down. Things often just don’t turn out or work they way they are “supposed” to during this time. Even though you try to “cover all your bases” and make the “best laid plans”, things seem to change and morph at the last minute in spite of your best intentions.
Can you see how Mercury going retrograde might have potentially negative effects on the day-to-day operations of life? Of course, it’s only “negative” if you’re expecting things to flow as they quote-unquote “normally” do. But if you’re aware that communication could get fuddled, that travels slows down, and that plans must frequently get re-arranged during this time, then you’re not as likely to get so “bent out of shape” by what happens during Mercury retrograde.
How to survive (and thrive) during Mercury Retrograde in a nutshell…. Be flexible, fluid, and intuitive. Avoid making decisions only with your rational mind, as the rational mind isn’t very effective on its own right now (is it truly ever?). This is a good time for introversion, reflection, and meditation. Avoid starting anything new, unless it involves spiritual contemplation & meditation or you have been thinking about doing it for sometime. Of course, you can’t shut down your entire life or all activity just because Mercury is retrograde for 3 weeks. Listen to your heart, and you will know when it is right to act, and when it is better to hold back.
Mercury retrograde is good for activities that start with the pre-fix “re”…redo, redecorate, renew, resubscribe, reflect, rework, refocus, replenish, restart, renegotiate, relearn, remove, remind, reignite, reinspire, rethink, review, return, revisit, and so forth.
Pluto Direct. Enough about Mercury….let’s talk Pluto already. I feel kind of sorry for Pluto really, because after all, he was recently demoted to being just a “dwarf planet”. I think this is complete BS, because anyone who has followed the movements of Pluto knows that, while Pluto may be tiny, perhaps even subtle, the effects He has on our lives can be quite POWERFUL, even traumatic, shocking, or at least, cathartic.
Pluto spends a lot of time in retrograde each year (about 6 months). Now it is turning back “direct” on the 11th. In this case, “direct” means that it will now appear to be moving forward from the earth’s vantage point. (This is the opposite of retrograde.) In other words, its orbit will look normal again. When a planet goes “direct“, it represents a time where the areas of life that it symbolizes can finally resume normally activity and begin to flow smoothly again. Except, it usually takes a little while for everything to get back to normal, especially when we are dealing with a slower moving body like Pluto, which takes about 248 years to go around the zodiac (contrast that with the Sun, which only takes a year!).
Pluto “rules” a lot of different areas in life, including transformation, regeneration, and the will. Pluto has just entered Capricorn, where it will remain for over a decade. Capricorn is associated with structure, responsibility, maturity, spiritual mastery, career, business, world governments & institutions.
With Pluto going direct, you might find your sense of self-empowerment and direction increasing, especially as it relates to your missing, calling, or any other area in life where you feel “pushed” to take on additional responsibility. Probably you will feel encouraged & empowered to look at new ways of earning income or becoming more serious about your mission in the world.
For the last 6 months or so, all of us have been experiencing a kind of deep-level inner transformation. Now, with Pluto going direct in Capricorn (a very material-world kind of sign), it is time to manifest some of this internal transformation into the “outer” world and make change in practical, real-world level ways. It’s also time to begin understanding & owning your own power to shape and create your own reality. You may not be the only force in your world, but you are certainly an important one. You have the power—and the responsibility—to change limiting situations in your life, by changing your thoughts, feelings, and most important of all—your actions. In other words, if you want something done, then be willing to get it done, and also be willing to let it be done.
Finally, Pluto going direct may symbolize a time of endings and deep physical & emotional “purging” followed by a time of renewal & rebirth. In fact, I would say with Mercury going retrograde, and Pluto going direct, that it is an excellent time to RENEW in any are of your life that has become stagnant, and to experience spiritual REBIRTH.”
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Excerpt from Maria Shaw’s Newsletter (September 2009):
“Leo Energy – Mars/Saturn/Jupiter/Sun/Uranus
“The Unveiling”
It is in the best interests of the Universe if you can keep calm, cool and collected during these times. On the way to you is the important date of 09/09/09!!!
I can’t emphasize enough about this date. Leading up to it and even after it could be days and nights of stress, confusion and upsetting events. Not just to you, but to the community, city, state, country you Live in. These are the times that try Men’s Souls.
The planet Mars is interacting with several planets at this time….
The planet Mars, the planet of action, sometimes aggressive action, is here squaring off with the planet Saturn. Saturn is the planet of seriousness and responsibility. Even if you are a good con artist or talker, it will be hard to get out of a situation you have found yourself in.
Someone or something in your world makes it clear that you need to stop what you are doing. Don’t let it get to you. Sometimes you try and try and try, and things still don’t work out the way you want.
It is simply a time to plan a little more carefully. This is the time to be informed. If you need to, see a professional. A counselor, a lawyer, a doctor. Sometimes you have to go to the pros to find out the facts. Hard work is here. If there are delays in getting what you want, that may be a good thing in the long run. If you think you are going to get off easy, look out!!
If you want to keep your job, if you want to make an impression on your boss, if you want to get ahead, you can’t sit and pout now. The best things in Life don’t always come easily. Sometimes you have to work for something worthwhile. If you have to search, work, toil, sweat, worry a little, go to bat for someone, have a full plate right now, guess what??
Join the majority of the people on this planet! There are those out there, who feel deep in their Heart that the world owes them. They feel that someone else can do the hard work.
They are used to someone else taking care of them. For some reason, they made a choice early in Life never to grow up. You may wake up someday and find the world has passed you by.
You Live in a different paradigm now. Getting by on your looks won’t work. Well, maybe for a little while.LOL. Seriously, it is time to step up to the plate and be counted!
Mars also is meeting up with the planet Jupiter. It is time to clean out the clutter in your Life.
You will have plenty of Energy to do this. It is a time of growth and expansion. Moving forward is a good idea before the Mercury Retrograde that will hit you next month. Confidence is a good thing now. Try something that will give your self esteem a boost.
Mars is very active now and interacts with the planet Uranus too. This planet is in Retrograde until December 1. Uranus, the planet of the unexpected is going to make you feel restless.
As mentioned above, you may have road blocks or delays and forced to reconsider what you were doing. Now, is a good time to see what changes need to happen in order to make your Life better. To hold onto something or to let it go may be a decision you have to make.
Maybe it is better to hold onto something and just a wait it out. Energies may change within a month, week or even days. Don’t give up!
Finally, the Sun meets up with Jupiter. The Sun represents the self or you. Jupiter is the planet of growth and expansion. Where are you now? Are you where you want to be? Is it time to make more money? Is it time to save? Is it time to spend? Is it time to invest in your future? Is it time to move on in a relationship? Jupiter is still in Retrograde and wants you to look at things that did or did not turn out the way you thought they would.
Maybe new ideas are perking in your brain, ideas you never thought of before. Jupiter turns direct on October 12th. So now is a good time to plan.
My Message for the Now is how to prepare for the future with the new Energies coming in the next weeks and months. I use the words “The Unveiling” because in a way you are becoming more aware, more conscious, more knowledgeable of the Energy around you.
While changes take place, it is important for you to be able to handle them.
This is not the time to become FEAR BASED, EMOTIONAL, WITH A BATTEN DOWN THE HATCHES MENTALITY! It is about business, authority, and responsibility. It is about home, family, nurturing, contentment and security.
This is a time to think first, react second. This is a time to be more analytical, not to plod through without planning. This is a time to be spend less, save more. Here are some ways to cope:
1. YOU WERE MADE FOR THIS TIME: This is a time of the new and unexplored territory. You may be asked to do something you have never done before. The Earth is changing, the economy is changing, the environment is changing. You may be afraid of health epidemics.
You are alive now. You were born at the right time. You are here to learn the lessons and have the experiences of the new. For whatever reason, you are here to serve your Soul’s purpose. Every Soul has a part to play in the changes happening on Earth now. That includes you.
2. PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE CRAZIES: It is a time of social networking. That is a good thing. There are those who will take advantage of it. You can choose to be in the now, living the best Life you can, or you can go to the dark. You can be part of something that is all smoke and mirrors. All illusion. You can be part of hysteria. Even though you may be tempted, try to take breaks from Facebook, Twitter, texting, emails, cell phones. Every once in a while try to take a break and just sit under a tree, or sit by the ocean.
3. MAKE YOUR OWN LIGHT: You are all Lightworkers, bathed in Light by God. Each person has his/her own aura or Energy field. Your persona follows you wherever you go. You make this journey alone, believe it or not. You can be surrounded by people, but the ultimate person you have to deal with everyday is yourself. Your Light is important. Your relationship with a higher power or God is important. It is time to Trust in your own Life, and the God in your Life.
4. IT IS NOT JUST YOU: There is a growing gap between the main channel and what is happening in your Life. Some things just seem out of the Twilight Zone. It can be confusing to watch TV, the Internet, listen to the radio, etc., and not wonder what is going on in the world? You can feel panic attacks, and fear when you hear about all the craziness. If you can keep centered, and not absorb all of this, that will be good. There may be surprises about your place on this planet. If you are suddenly seeing the world differently, you are not alone. Millions of people feel just like you.
5. EMBRACE THE UNKNOWN: As the old and familiar are taken away, you may feel like the unknown is scary. It is a time of being stuck, in limbo. Not always bad. You are in a transition, waiting for the next chapter to start. Anything can happen. Thoughts can manifest into reality. If you are a client of mine, you will understand that Karma can be completed now. This is a great time to let Karma go in your Life. You may have more Karma in the future, but now is a good time to complete negative Karma.
6. BE PRESENT IN THE NOW: This is a mantra I talk about everyday. Do not give up hope. Know that a dramatic shift in your thinking may happen. If doors are closing in one place, look for where doors are opening in another place. You will see coincidences, signs and get Messages to lead you where you are supposed to be. Please don’t shut out any opportunities. You may feel more free. Maybe losing something you were used to, will eventually be liberating.
More to be revealed on the changes coming. Be strong, be real, try to Live in the Now.
The veil is moving away. Things will be shown to you. Don’t be afraid.
This was sent to me by a radio listener of mine and I would like to extend credit to the writer Marylou Chapman. I couldn’t have said this better! “
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You Tube – “The Om”:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7ofPdEgsoQ
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Love, Light & Blessings to You,
Stacey Osder
‘Omnasztra’