December 31 Full Moon, partial lunar Eclipse in Cancer

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December 31st hosts a Cancer Full moon with a partial Lunar eclipse at 10*15. If there is an eclipse involved something has got to give– and that something would be your story. ie– the reasons you give yourself for staying in a wounded cycle that isolates you from your spiritual duty on Earth and building meaningful relationships. If you have a vision around what kind of connections you would like to build, hold on to it. You are being cleansed to experience what you would like.
This Full moon will be intense. It will bring to mind all the times family let you down. All the times you were hurt as a child. But your choice is to either to hold on to that story as an adult and keep replaying it or to let it go. It`s time for us to begin building communities that support our dharmic purpose. When things happen to us as children we don`t always know everything involved. We don`t always have access to history and truth. We just know what we see. So I ask you are you going to continue to hold on to a partial story that has morphed and become larger over time or let it go and get to work? As much as you may be in pain– it isn`t all about you. And holding on to a mistaken perception of yourself and others is not helping you or anyone else.


The Moon in sentimental Cancer opposing the Sun in businesslike Capricorn puts security and safety issues on the front burner. Shedding tears about losses, though, may only perpetuate the pain since this event is a partial eclipse of the Cancer Moon, urging us to let go of the past. It's a signal to toughen up and turn feelings of uncertainty into acts of commitment. We're building the future now, leaving less room to ruminate about missed opportunities and lost relationships. Take a moment to remember old wounds, if you must, and then move forward with discipline and focus.

If you feel beyond this and like you are expressing and doing with integrity with all your might– I ask you to keep tuned in and make sure that you stay aligned. Many folks are being given more and larger assignments as energetically heavy hitters (i.e. people who manifest healing ashes and levitate) continue to pass on. Someone has to pick up the slack; that someone maybe you . Since Mercury is retrograde right now I suggest you take a deep breath and be open to what you need to be into

The Sabian Symbol for 11* Cancer is: A clown is making merry, gently caricaturing all manners of human traits with his grimaces and pantomime.

This symbol speak of learning to laugh first at our own absurdities and then recognizing that all people have their own leads to the understanding that despite traditions, no one person really is better than another.

The Sabian Symbol for 11* Capricorn is: In a quiet and landscaped portion of a vast private estate a group of pheasants display their brilliant colors.

This symbol speaks that there is beauty to be found everywhere if we have the eyes to see it, not just tucked away for a privileged few

Hang in there. Since Mars and Mercury will both be retrograde by the Cancer Full Moon– my suggestion is to spend New Years Eve in company that aligns with your highest and best or in restful contemplation. Again winter is not the best time to have a crazy schedule jam packed with obligations and boozing; that is what summer is for! Winter is a time to choose which seeds to plant in Spring so you can enjoy summer. Life is not a contest or a race– it`s a journey. And we all begin and end at the same place. No need to hurry or push. Believe it or not, time is on your side
This Full Moon illuminates: deep emotional needs; unconscious behaviors; homesickness; longing for a family and children; the protected home sanctuary; national identity (tribe, kinship, ancestry); family legacies.


It's a Good Time to:

• Be with the muse, and receive impressions from the imagination.
• Acknowledge your vulnerabilities.
• Nurture and allow yourself to be nurtured.
• Protect the frail, young or helpless.
• Give shelter to an animal or neighbor from the storm.
• Tune in to your ancestors.
• Make something artful from your memories.
• Indulge your sentimental side.
• Reach out to an old friend.
• Be near the ocean.

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Sign of the Month: Capricorn

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Cardinal Earth

Feminine (-) Yin
Key: "I Use"
Symbol: The Sea-Goat
Ruler: Saturn
Exaltation: Mars
Detriment: Moon
Fall: Jupiter
Critical Degrees: 0 - 13 - 26


December 23 to January 19



The Sun glowed in Capricorn, the Sea-Goat a femenine sign on your birthday. The Sun in astrology stands for our inner nature, revealing the mark of our true character. The tenth sign of the Zodiac,, Capricorn is ruled by powerful Saturn, the planet of structure and responsibility, but it is the exaltation of Mars, the planet of action and desire! A cardinal (creative and original) sign, Capricorn governs public life and organisation, combined with personal ambition and will to succeed. An earth sign, Capricorn is a loyal associate and faithful friend – although the Goat can be quite possessive and even rather jealous.

The animal symbol for Capricorn, a mountain goat, is a fitting symbol for a sign known for achievement. That goat always seems to be headed for the top of the mountain! Just like this ambitious animal, each year during the Sun’s transit through Capricorn, it's time for you to aim high and use the practicality and initiative of this earth sign. Focus on your goals and take steps toward their fulfillment. You can do it!



Every sign has a 'patron planet.' Yours, dear Capricorn, happens to be Saturn -- Mr. No-Nonsense himself -- and this is a great place to start explaining the nature of your sign. You've also been given a love of structure, a respect for experience and a great big dose of common sense. You only take calculated risks, and you can be the very soul of caution. In fact, if you're not careful, you can end up a bit too pessimistic.


You deal with relationships much the same way you handle shopping. Your first step is to see what's out there by doing some observation and comparison. You won't settle for anything less than exactly what you want. And once you have it, you tend to those you love in much the same way you treat your most treasured items: You spoil them, pamper them and do absolutely everything you can to make things last. The lucky person who ends up in a permanent relationship with you can rest assured there's nothing you won't do to keep that relationship thriving, especially as the years go by and you invest more and more time into each other.


Saturn, the lord of karma and emblem of structure, is strong. Tenacious, logical, and endowed with the capacity to work hard and long, you rarely hesitate to grasp opportunities for advancement or promotion. You are quite well-grounded, especially later in life (over 40), once you have learnt to overcome those early insecurities. More ambitious than you appear on the surface and a natural executive or manager, you set out to accomplish and are determined to succeed one way or another. Pragmatic and goal-oriented, you soon learn how to get things done, for you aspire to positions of power and authority and admire others who attain such positions.


Keys to Success


Initiative and willingness to accept responsibilities are keys to your success, but a false pride makes it hard for you to admit when you are wrong, or to ask others for help. Though you compete aggressively for what you want, you harbour an inner lack of confidence which can make you defensive. Viewing insecurity and fear as weakness, you attempt to hide such feelings, making it hard for others to get close to you.


Hard-nosed Capricorn reacts by assessing the possible worth of any given situation. The goat is a sure-footed, methodical climber. You are heading for the top of the rock, so you'll gladly work long and hard if it means getting what (or who) you want. The energy and randiness of the goat is proverbial, but you can be very lazy if you see no sense in working or if you can achieve the same high goals in a less strenuous manner.


Structure and Reality


Your sense of humour is generally impeccable, although you fail to see the point of personal jokes at your expense. You hold grudges and will take revenge for perceived slights. The ancient emblem of Capricorn was the sea-goat, half goat and half fish. This symbolised the death of the lower mind and the birth of the spiritual. The goat was a popular sacrificial animal in days gone by.


Saturn, structure and reality, teaches an understanding of limits in all areas of life. You respond to traditional values, rules and regulations, and proper thought and behaviour at an early age, even if you reject these things later. Without a coherent structure to guide you toward your goals, you risk losing your way. Ambition and enthusiasm fade without such a structure on which to hang them. Once the reality of something is understood, it is much easier to handle and manipulate. You can be a good builder, engineer, politician, lawyer, or business executive

Capricorn Rising


Capricorn Rising endows an energetic, success-oriented personality, with the determination to achieve your personal goals. The shrewdness and open ambition associated with the sun or moon in Capricorn does not always show up so overtly in the personality of those with Capricorn Ascendant but these traits are present nevertheless. You could be a very capable manager or supervisor, willing to accept responsibilities and positions of authority.


You strongly identify with the material world and tangible assets. You are unlikely to adopt easy-going, "take me as I am" attitudes, for you feel more comfortable with formality. You want to be aware of all the rules of social conduct and adapt your actions to fit these structures. Consciously or subconsciously you specifically choose the company of people who make you look good. It is not unusual for handsome Capricorn Rising males to select less attractive wives or, beautiful Capricorn Rising women to select less attractive female friends.


Ruled by Saturn, lord of structure, restriction, and longevity, you may have experienced a difficult birth or restricted childhood. However, it hardly matters what particular difficulties life presents you with, for your biggest challenge is always you in yourself. You feel dissatisfaction with some aspect of your personality or appearance and may develop conflicting behaviour to deal with these feelings when they surface. One side of your character is prone to practice strict self denial, while the other longs to abandon itself to hedonistic pleasures, perhaps as a form of self destruction. At every turn you confront fears and insecurity. How well you deal with the conflict marks your success as a well-adjusted adult. Fortunately, these conflicts seem to settle into perspective as you get older.


Capricorn ruling the first house raises the competitive spirit and by no means dictates the presence of a sombre or colourless personality. On the contrary, it implies individuals with overcompensatingly cheerful personalities, who willingly accept responsibilities and hardships which they feel they were born to endure. There is always a choice to be made and the right one is never easy, because it usually involves success which must be earned.



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Winter Soltice, December 21, 2009

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Today is the Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year in the north. The Sun's move into somber Capricorn at 12:46 pm EST reminds us of the hard journey back to the light of summer. The conjunction between jovial Jupiter and idealistic Neptune tempts us to put faith in our dreams. But even the Moon's entry into illusory Pisces at 6:42 pm EST won't be enough for us to forget about reality. Living in truth is more crucial now than ever before.
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New Moon at 24* 40 Sagittarius, December 16

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The New Moon in Sagittarius at 7:02 am EDT, gives you the perfect opportunity to embark on a fresh chapter in your life during the next two weeks, from moving house to falling in love, changing jobs and starting a new health regime.

This New Moon is charged up even more with energetic aspects to five other planets. Electric Uranus' tense square awakens an urge for freedom that's ideal for experimentation, yet makes it difficult to settle down and deal with routine tasks. A supportive trine from Mars brings creativity and vitality into play while a conjunction from lovely Venus provides grace, charm and a dash of sex appeal. Smart sextiles from the philosophical duo of Neptune and Sagittarius' ruling planet Jupiter open minds to recognize meaningful patterns. This hopeful pair encourages education and travel while supplying a dose of compassion to cool off the heat of strong opinions and harsh judgment.



Don’t miss this window of opportunity for making wishes to manifest aims you’d like to reach and experiences you’d like to have.


The Sabian Symbol for 25* Sagittarius: “A chubby boy on a hobby-horse; the anticipatory enjoyment of powers one can only as yet dream of utilizing”


This symbols speaks to imagination, ambition, and make believe in helping individuals refine and achieve their goals. Emphasis in resourcefulness, or the ability to make creative use of whatever is at hand, to refine skills needed to make a dream come true.


Because this New Moon is in the sign of SAGITTARIUS, it’s a powerful time for new beginnings in activating your love of travel and adventure! Things you may have wanted to happen in your life for a long time can begin easily manifesting through using the boost of this optimistic and freedom-loving NEW MOON!


For success, your wishes must be handwritten on paper and ten wishes maximum are allowed on each power day. The most potent time is the first 8 hours AFTER the exact time of the New Moon. The potency continues to exist for another twelve hours, but is weaker. For clear success, it’s best to avoid wishing during those hours when the Moon is Void of Course.


Among other things, SAGITTARIUS rules the trust in life itself that gives us the confidence to actually participate in the adventures we have longed to experience. Sagittarius is naturally a lucky sign, and this is largely due to their positive outlook on life. This is the best New Moon of the year for making wishes to have your own attitude become more positive and attractive of good luck.


It is an especially auspicious time for wishing to travel to a foreign country you have always wanted to visit; to attain peace of mind; to have a more positive and optimistic attitude.


The sign of Sagittarius calls us to adventure, to expand our horizons, seek different perspectives, and learn something new. It is about journeys, goals, philosophies, teaching and higher learning, as well as storytelling and cosmic law. Sagittarius and its ruling planet, Jupiter, offer us faith and hope in the Truth of the cosmic laws of Life. That's why Sagittarius also rules our religious beliefs, because the great religions of the world are meant to teach the eternal truths of the Spirit. It is up to each of us to look at ourselves and see if we are living those truths.


For the first time this year, all the planets have been moving in forward motion. These weeks before and after the Winter Solstice are full of positive energy which we can use to plant a new seed of consciousness at this New Moon. All New Moons are beginning times, and this New Moon highlights a new beginning for our beliefs.


At this time of year, we need to check-in with ourselves to see if our beliefs still serve our life's purpose. In this quiet time before the Solstice, as the darkness grows to its deepest depth, we need to take stock of our lives and our beliefs. Sometimes we forget that it is our values and dearest beliefs that give us the courage and will to live. During the Sun's journey through Sagittarius, we get to examine our beliefs and re-center ourselves around them.


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December Forecast

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1st – Tuesday – Mercury Sextile Neptune, Uranus turns Direct, Venus enters Sagittarius – This is a day of healing. We can stop, think about our actions, then change directions. We have a moment of pause before lunging forward.
2nd – Wednesday – Full Moon at 2:31 AM EST – Nervous energy keeps everyone looking for alternatives. There is a tendency to make changes just for the heck of it. These seldom bring the desired results, but it does give an escape valve for our urge for excitement.
3rd – Thursday – Venus Semi-sextile Pluto – We can improve all our relationships through concerted diplomatic efforts, but we have to be comfortable with small gains…we are in a learning mode; this is a good time for a pilot study.
4th – Friday – Venus Sextile Saturn – Be willing to give assurances to everyone with whom you are involved; you want to gain much and so do others. And much can be accomplished in concert now. Being responsible helps conquer fears, gives better self definition, and leads to inner peace. This is the path to perfection.
5th – Saturday – Mars Semi-square Saturn, Mercury Enters Capricorn – Your ideas can be very solid but your timing may be off. Wait to see how others respond to your assertions. Capture your most practical ideas and share them.
6th - Sunday – We put tremendous effort into something today…If we try to just relax, we feel as if something keeps motivating us toward action. This is a day of preparation.
7th – Monday – Mercury Conjunct Pluto, Mercury Square Saturn – Determination and discipline carry us a long way. Others offer help but not without some concessions. Be careful when you make any commitments, give promises, or accept help.
8th – Tuesday – Mercury Sesquiquadrate Mars – Saying things in a fit of anger can cause much disturbance later on. There are some obstacles on our path; hard work alone will not give us success, it will also take some patience to overcome difficulties.
9th – Wednesday – Details of everyday life can slow our progress. We can do ourselves a big favor by investing time deciphering our most important projects. Interruptions make it hard to stay focused on key priorities. Keep working, but listen to others as well. Advice comes from unlikely sources.
10th – Thursday – Mercury Semi-square Jupiter, Sun Trine Mars – We are anxious to accomplish many things today. Sequencing is important. Too many things seem to scream for our attention. We can’t possibly complete everything that we see needs our attention, so get the most important things done first.
11th – Friday – Mercury Semi-square Neptune – New ideas and procedures are alluring. Change methods and ideas one at a time. Take small steps and you accomplish more.
12th – Saturday – Jupiter Semi-sextile Uranus – A sudden change of circumstances can give your life a lift. Be willing to take a chance on someone or something new.
13th – Sunday – Emotional commitment is necessary to achieve much of anything. If your heart is in what you are doing then this is a wonderful day. If you feel stuck in a rut, then look to see what is possible to change.
14th – Monday – Sun Square Uranus, Sun Sextile Jupiter – Opportunity knocks. Can you see the options here? Overcome fears and be willing to reach for your heart’s desire. This can be a very fortunate day.
15th – Tuesday – Sun Sextile Neptune – Gentle persuasion is a wonderful and powerful force when correctly applied with a clean heart; it can open doors today. Be willing to place your faith in something higher than ordinary values. Live for your true beliefs.
16th – Wednesday – The New Moon is at 7:02 AM EST – Meditation is rewarding. Negotiations proceed easily. We are reaching for a higher standard. Both professional and personal circumstances tend to improve through natural unfolding of events.
17th – Thursday – Venus Trines Mars – We feel love for something or someone; our passions demand some action. Conversation and information take a practical tone; we make plans and set goals.
18th – Friday – This is a great time to write down your thoughts and expand your understanding of your own life. This is a time for reevaluating your key decisions. “The unexamined life is not worth living.” - Plato
19th – Saturday – Venus Square Uranus – Change is inevitable and life may seem unstable. Even though people may seem unreliable and the future is uncertain, strive to find your own rhythm in the midst of chaos.
20th – Sunday – Mars turns Retrograde, Sun Parallels Mercury, Venus Sextiles Jupiter – Enjoy the good cheer of the moment and prepare for a long steady journey to the end of the year. We are in a mood to put the trouble of the last period behind us. Many new friends help make this a joyous holiday season.
21st – Monday – Venus Sextile Neptune, Mercury Parallel Venus, Jupiter Conjunct Neptune, Mercury Quincunx Mars, Sun Enters Capricorn – If you relax your mind you can see a vision of the future today. We are at the turning point. Love and kindness matter; overcome negative thoughts by just concentrating on positive qualities in yourself and others.
22nd – Tuesday – Sun Parallel Venus – Practical partnerships thrive on finding common ground…harmony and contentment are found through generosity. We wish to help others in basic ways and this, in turn, brings more joy to the planet.
23rd – Wednesday – Several decisions have to be made under pressure now. We are interrupted by circumstance, other people, and even the weather. It is a trick to stay focused and to still have an open mind; both are necessary now.
24th – Thursday – Sun Conjunct Pluto – Life has its ups and downs. We are happiest if we keep this in mind when we are making strides to achieve something that we really want. Remember that other people should not be viewed as a means to an end; other people are the reason that we have our lives. “Even the gods cannot defeat a man who has won a victory over himself.” -Buddha
25th – Friday – Venus enters Capricorn, Mars Contra-parallel Pluto, Sun Square Saturn, Sun Sesquiquadrate Mars – We are in a constant struggle today to find a meaningful and helpful way to express ourselves. Frustration and anger develop unless we have common sense. We need to focus our enthusiasm on making others happy.
26th – Saturday – Mercury turns Retrograde – We review decisions that we have made recently. We need to change some things, but what? Minor tweaking can bring startling changes that only appear gradually.
27th – Sunday – Mars Semi-square Saturn – Be gentle with yourself. Spend time with those who have not always been in support of your efforts. Listen to what they have to say. Be willing to invest real effort in all that you do; be happy with reasonable progress.
28th – Monday – Venus Conjunct Pluto, Venus Sesquiquadrate Mars – Be brave in your passion and kind to others. This is a perfect time to reorient your feelings and attitudes. Let others know that you care and that they can depend on you.
29th – Tuesday – Venus Square Saturn – Be patient and willing to help others. We experience loss and failure every so often. With self-discipline and good communication, you will lift the situation that you find yourself in up to a new level.
30th – Wednesday – Jupiter Parallel Neptune, Sun Semi-square Neptune – Listen to your inner voice; there is a spirit of optimism. A humanitarian feeling is the predominant guiding light right now. Be willing to be your finer self.
31st – Thursday – The Full Moon is at 2:14 PM EST, Mercury Quincunx Mars – The last day of the year has the tremendous energy of the Full Moon and the deep difficulties of navigating misunderstanding and communication riffs. Celebrate in a relaxed way so to avoid controversy. It is the end of the year, not the end of life. Next year is a time of promise and hope.


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Sign of the Month

Author: Esperanza Filipov Posted under: , ,

Sagittarius
November 23-December 22


Mutable Fire

Masculine (+) Yang
Key: "I See"
Symbol: The Archer
Ruler: Jupiter
Exaltation: Dragon's Tail
Detriment: Mercury
Critical Degrees: 4 & 17



Sagittarious the Archer, the ninth sign of the tropical zodiac, is a fun-loving masculine sign with a fondness for adventure....
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