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Maybe It's Time For All of Us To Take a Leap of Faith

2011-09-11T03:26:00.000-07:00

[Important notice! Hi friends, this is my last post on this website. Starting September 1st, 2011 Illuminated Journey | Inspired Living! has a new online home, click on the link and join us there or enter http://illuminatedjourney.org into the the Navigation bar of your browser. xoxo | Andie] I have a feeling that there is a creative idea ~ a divine seed of inspiration ~already

Weekly Cosmic Weather

2011-08-17T15:46:00.000-07:00

All transits mentioned are Sidereal.All times mentioned are Pacific Daylight Savings Time (pdt). Cosmic Weather for the Week of August 14 – 20 We begin the week on Sunday with the Moon in the idealistic atmosphere of humanitarian, “group-think” (sidereal Aquarius (air) and there is an all-for-one and one-for-all spirit in the air. We are currently in the Full Moon phase of our Lunar

New Moon | July 30

2011-07-29T16:07:00.000-07:00

All transits mentioned are Sidereal.All times mentioned are Pacific Daylight Savings Time (pdt). To the Egyptians, the Constellation of Cancer was the Sacred Scarab Beetle, a symbol of immortality and rising from the dead, and this group of stars contained a Portal, a doorway through which souls entered from the Cosmos into the World of Humanity. Khepera is a form of the sun-god Re.

Cosmic Weather | Week of July 24th

2011-07-24T19:07:00.000-07:00

All transits mentioned are Sidereal.All times mentioned are Pacific Daylight Savings Time (pdt). Sunday | July 24 The Emotional Weather shifts from the “get up and go” action of courageous, pioneering Aries (fire) and into grounded, tradition-loving Taurus (earth) at 11:39 pm (pdt) Sunday evening adding a nice stability to the start of our week. The Moon in Taurus can be quite a stabilizing

July 17 - August 17 | Home is where the Heart Is

2011-07-17T10:21:00.000-07:00

All transits mentioned are Sidereal.All times mentioned are Pacific Daylight Savings Time (pdt). It’s all about “roots and feelings” for the next month as our So(u)lar journey through chatty, changeable Gemini (air) completes today and the Sun moves into the emotional tides of nurturing, sensitive Cancer (water). Home is where the Heart is and during our journey through Cancer we'll revisit

The Crossroads: Summer 2011 | Grand Cross Initiation

2011-07-04T20:53:00.000-07:00

All transits mentioned are Sidereal.All times mentioned are Pacific Daylight Savings Time (pdt). This summer we are in the midst of a series of Activations of a Mutable Grand Cross as the planets move into (sidereal) Gemini and activate the squares and oppositions involving Saturn in analytical, organized, earthy, practical Virgo, Uranus in the mystical emotional tides Pisces, Pluto in fiery

Cosmic Weather | Week of Sunday, June 26

2011-06-24T06:24:00.000-07:00

All transits mentioned are Sidereal.All times mentioned are Pacific Daylight Savings Time (pdt). At our New Moon on Friday, July 1 (pdt), we have the final eclipse in the current series of three that we are in the midst of. We began the month of June with a partial Solar (soul-ar) eclipse on June 1st, followed by a Total Lunar Eclipse at the June Full Moon on June 15th and now we will

Cosmic Weather | Week of June 19th

2011-06-19T14:27:00.000-07:00

All transits mentioned are Sidereal.All times mentioned are Pacific Daylight Savings Time (pdt). Please note: there won't be a weekly forecast next Sunday (6/26) but I will be back on June 30th with an Update for the New Moon in (sidereal) Gemini (July 1) Sunday | June 19 The week begins on Sunday, June 19th with the Moon in practical, down-to-earth Capricorn. The Capricorn moon

Full Moon ~ Eclipse | June 2011 ~ Choices

2011-06-13T10:20:00.000-07:00

All transits mentioned are Sidereal.All times mentioned are Pacific Daylight Savings Time (pdt). The Total Lunar Eclipse and June Full Moon occur on June 15th at 1:13 pm (pdt) on the Cusp of Scorpio/Sagittarius conjunct the North Node. The Sun is on the cusp of (sidereal) Taurus/Gemini conjunct the S. Node. The north node is like a needle on a compass, guiding us towards the best direction for

New Moon ~ Eclipse | June 2011

2011-05-31T11:28:00.000-07:00

All transits mentioned are Sidereal.All times mentioned are Pacific Daylight Savings Time (pdt). We begin our monthly lunar journey of evolutionary growth at the New Moon on Wednesday, June 1st at 2:03 pm (pdt) with a partial Solar Eclipse conjunct the South Node and the Sun and Moon in (sidereal) Taurus. Eclipses impact our collective destiny and shift our path. The energy pattern that they

Weekly Weather | May 22-28 | Strategic Realignment

2011-05-22T12:54:00.001-07:00

All transits mentioned are Sidereal. All times mentioned are Pacific Daylight Savings Time (pdt). As we begin the week on Sunday, we are in the midst of a waning Trine between the Sun and The Moon. The (sidereal) Taurus Sun and Capricorn Moon are both in earth signs and the Moon is trine Saturn late in the day (4:01 pm pdt), so the discipline and grounding are there to make Sunday a good

Full Moon | May 17

2011-05-15T19:54:00.000-07:00

All transits mentioned are Sidereal.All times mentioned are Pacific Daylight Savings Time (pdt). The light of the Full Moon reveals the measure of our efforts during the waxing phase. We formulated a plan,set our intentions, waited for inspiration and moved forward as it arrived. We worked around any obstacles or challenges that we faced -- gaining new skills and a sense of what we are

Gibbous Moon | May 13

2011-05-13T09:48:00.000-07:00

All transits mentioned are Sidereal. All times mentioned are Pacific Daylight Savings Time (pdt). We are clearly in a new cycle of growth now with Mercury, Venus, Mars Jupiter and the Sun finally all together in fiery, pioneering Aries. However, plans are taking shape mostly behind the scenes and behind closed doors with this powerful stellium of planetary energy traveling in the shadow

First Quarter Moon | May 10

2011-05-09T18:35:00.001-07:00

All transits mentioned are Sidereal. All times mentioned are Pacific Daylight Savings Time (pdt). We enter the First Quarter Phase on Tuesday, May 10th at 1:34 pm (pdt) with the Sun in (Sidereal) Aries and the Moon in Cancer. Home is where the Heart is with the Moon in Cancer and with the Moon squaring the Sun our inner needs are in need of adjustment in relation to external situations or

Crescent Moon | May 6 - 10

2011-05-06T19:47:00.001-07:00

We move into the Crescent Moon Phase at 10:00 pm (pdt) on Friday evening, May 6 with the Sun in courageous, pioneering (sidereal) Aries and the Moon in chatty, changeable Gemini. The crescent moon is a great time for developing a clear, practical plan about where you are heading this month and how you will get there. During this phase, allow yourself to daydream about the inspired ideas and

New Moon | May 2

2011-05-02T14:56:00.001-07:00

All transits mentioned are Sidereal. All times mentioned are Pacific Daylight Savings Time (pdt). We begin a new lunar month and journey on May 2, Monday evening at 11:50 pm (pdt) when the Sun and Moon meet in the midst of (sidereal) Aries. This month is a true turning point for us as we leave the past behind us and emerge into a brand new astrological year and cycle in Aries.

Transformative Changes | April 27

2011-04-27T07:02:00.000-07:00

Current Phase: Last Quarter Moon | Sun in Aries ~ Moon in Aquarius All transits mentioned are Sidereal. All times mentioned are Pacific Daylight Savings Time (pdt). I woke up early this morning to meditate before I start my workday (4:00 am here in California) and was rewarded with a velvety blue canopy of stars above accompanied by a lovely waning crescent Moon. Soaking up the beauty

New Day Dawning | April 26

2011-04-26T06:21:00.000-07:00

Current Phase: Last Quarter Moon | Sun in Aries ~ Moon in Capricorn All transits mentioned are Sidereal. All times mentioned are Pacific Daylight Savings Time (pdt). Our day begins with the Moon in the practical stability of earthy Capricorn but energy shifts at 11:47 am (pdt) from Earth to Air and into the humanitarian "group-think" ideas and idealism of Aquarius. There are many

Weekly Weather | April 25 - 29

2011-04-25T10:13:00.000-07:00

All transits mentioned are Sidereal. All times mentioned are Pacific Daylight Savings Time (pdt). We are now in the Last Quarter Moon phase of our monthly evolutionary journey and as we begin the week with the Moon in the down-to-earth stability of Capricorn it’s a good time to focus on creating a firm foundation of stability in our lives with an emphasis on community as well as our place

Sunday | April 24

2011-04-24T10:39:00.000-07:00

All transits mentioned are Sidereal. All times mentioned are Pacific Daylight Savings Time (pdt). We begin the week on Sunday morning (4/24) with the Moon in the grounded stability of Earthy Capricorn and for the next few days there is an emphasis on restoring order and attending to the practical matters in our lives. We are also approaching the Last Quarter Moon Phase this evening and

As Above, So Below | Weekly “Emotional Weather” Forecast ~ 4/17 - 4/23

2011-04-17T12:37:00.000-07:00

The weather here in Southern California is just gorgeous this weekend and with family visiting from Northern California I'll be offline and out and about for most of the week. I'll be back online and at work the week after Easter and scheduling Intuitive Consultations once again. Looking forward to reconnecting and sharing with all of you and sending you wishes for a most beautiful week

Spring has Sprung :)

2011-04-16T17:28:00.000-07:00

The weather here in Southern California is just gorgeous this weekend and with family visiting from Northern California I'll be offline and out and about for the next week. I'll be back online and at work the week after Easter and scheduling Intuitive Consultations once again. Looking forward to reconnecting and sharing with all of you and sending you wishes for a most beautiful week ahead.

Divine Seeds of Creative Potential

2011-04-03T17:00:00.000-07:00

Each and every one of us is a vital cell in the body of Gaia. We've all arrived here with a beautiful "god-seed" of creative potential within us and our only true mission while we are here is to discover, protect, cultivate and nurture that gift of god-seed, and bring it forth ~ like a seed brings forth a flower. It might feel like a wild ride lately, but it has a purpose. The purpose is to

Cosmic Weather ~ Sunday | April 3, 2011

2011-04-03T09:59:00.000-07:00

Current Phase: New Moon | Sun in Pisces ~ Moon in Pisces All transits mentioned are Sidereal.All times mentioned are Pacific Daylight Savings Time (pdt). There are a lot of polarized opinions and energy circulating about today as the So(u)lar potential of the Sun, the emotional power of the Moon and the expansive powers of Jupiter in the mystical emotional tides of (sidereal) Pisces are all

The Wonder of You!

2011-04-01T18:38:00.000-07:00

“How does a Human Body think thoughts, play a piano, kills germs, remove toxins and make a baby all at the same time and whilst it’s doing that it tracks the movement of the Stars and Planets. "Your biological rhythms are actually the Symphony of the Cosmos.” “There is an Inner Intelligence in your body and that Inner Intelligence is Consciousness! “ “It’s the ultimate in Supreme Genius which

Are you ready for the “Cosmic Rewind”?

2011-03-29T18:23:00.000-07:00

All transits mentioned are Sidereal. All times mentioned are Pacific Daylight Savings Time (pdt). Posted on: March 29, 2011 I have held my destiny in my two hands and I am the shape I made. I have suffered and loved. I have walked through fire and did not burn. I’ve been blown by the wind and did not fall... I have lost and found myself in every rock, field and tree. I know what I am and what

Finding your way through the Fog

2011-03-22T09:34:00.000-07:00

All transits mentioned are Sidereal. All times mentioned are Pacific Daylight Savings Time (pdt). Posted on: March 21, 2011 The line between reality and imagination blurs for the next few weeks with a powerful Stellium in Pisces as the So(u)lar potential of the Sun, the willpower of Mars, the ideas and communication of Mercury, the liberating, awakening energies of Uranus and the expansive

Full Moon | Crossroads

2011-03-19T07:39:00.000-07:00

All transits mentioned are Sidereal. All times mentioned are Pacific Standard Time (pst). The Moon enters Virgo at 5:06 am (pst) Saturday morning and emotional energy shifts from the fiery, creative drama of Leo, into down-to-earth, service-oriented Virgo. Just moments before the Moon enters Virgo there is a lovely mystical septile between Venus, goddess of love and beauty in earthy Capricorn

Fish Tales: Mercury in Pisces

2011-03-06T19:20:00.000-08:00

All transits mentioned are Sidereal. All times mentioned are Pacific Standard Time (pst). The line between reality and imagination is going to get really blurry for the next few months as Mercury moves from the idealism of "group-think" (sidereal) Aquarius into the mystical, imaginarium of Pisces and we gain glimpses of access to the transcendent, symbolic, imaginative dimensions of life.

February 22 | Lighten Your Load

2011-02-22T09:37:00.000-08:00

Written by Andie Kirkwood | follow me on Twitter All transits mentioned are Sidereal. All times mentioned are Pacific Standard Time (pst). Current Phase: Disseminating Moon | Sun in Aquarius ~ Moon in Libra Faith in your actions and step by step progress is needed this week as we are all moving into a new phase in our collective evolution. Concentrate your energy on what needs healing

February 21 | Finding your Place

2011-02-21T11:04:00.000-08:00

Written by Andie Kirkwood | follow me on Twitter All transits mentioned are Sidereal. All times mentioned are Pacific Standard Time (pst). Current Phase: Disseminating Moon | Sun in Aquarius ~ Moon in Virgo We moved into the Harvest or Disseminating Moon Phase, Monday morning just after 5 am pst, with the Sun in (sidereal) idealistic “group-think” Aquarius and the Moon in earthy, organized,

Full Moon in Leo | February 18

2011-02-16T12:13:00.000-08:00

Written by Andie Kirkwood | follow me on Twitter All transits mentioned are Sidereal. All times mentioned are Pacific Standard Time (pst). Moon moves from the emotional tides of nurturing Cancer into dramatic, creative, fiery action of Leo at 5:34 pm (pst) Thursday evening as we approach our Full Moon in Leo just after midnight early Friday Morning at 12:36 am (pst). This Full Moon in Leo

New Day Dawning

2011-02-13T08:20:00.000-08:00

Written by Andie Kirkwood | follow me on Twitter All transits mentioned are Sidereal. All times mentioned are Pacific Standard Time (pst). Two big changes coming up today! The emotional weather shifts from the down-to-earth, practical considerations of Taurus into the ideas and communication of chatty, changeable Gemini just after Noon today (Sunday, February 13). Variety is the spice of life

Less=More

2011-02-10T09:31:00.000-08:00

“Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair” ~ Kahlil Gibran Lately, I feel like a snake shedding it's skin. I've been feeling the impulse over the past few weeks to shed more and more of my personal possessions. It's kind of ironic because in the past year through several "shed cycles" I have already got things down to the Bare

New Moon | February 2

2011-02-02T18:40:00.000-08:00

Written by Andie Kirkwood | follow me on Twitter Join Us for this Month's Lunar Workshop The Lunar Workshop offers action plans, daily emotional weather forecasts, videos and podcasts to help you consciously create and navigate through the month ahead. Your purchase of an intuitive-astrological consultation (this lunar month) gains you free access to the workshop website but you can choose to

Balsamic Moon

2011-01-29T19:53:00.001-08:00

Written by Andie Kirkwood | follow me on Twitter Balsamic Moon Phase | Sun in Capricorn ~ Moon in Sagittarius Moon moved from the deep transformative waters of Scorpio into fiery, adventurous, freedom-loving Sagittarius and was conjunct Venus as we entered the Balsamic Moon Phase on Saturday evening (1/29). Venus shifted from Scorpio in Sagittarius last night as well as we embark on a

Last Quarter Moon | January 26-28

2011-01-25T16:48:00.000-08:00

Written by Andie Kirkwood | follow me on Twitter All transits mentioned are Sidereal. All times mentioned are Pacific Standard Time (pst). The Sun is in Capricorn and the Moon in Libra when we enter the Last Quarter Moon Phase on Wednesday, January 26th at 4:58 am (pst). Mercury in Sagittarius is square Saturn in Virgo as the Moon in Libra Squares the Sun, Ceres and Mars in Capricorn. Don

Disseminating Moon | January 22-25

2011-01-24T10:36:00.000-08:00

Written by Andie Kirkwood | follow me on Twitter All transits mentioned are Sidereal. All times mentioned are Pacific Standard Time (pst). We enter the Harvest or “Disseminating Moon” at 8:02 pm pst, Saturday, January 22 with the Sun in (sidereal) Capricorn and the Moon in Leo. The Leo Moon trines Pluto , Mercury and Pallas Athena in Sagittarius as we approach the Harvest Moon Phase and

January 19 | Full Moon in Cancer

2011-01-18T18:56:00.000-08:00

Written by Andie Kirkwood | follow me on Twitter All transits mentioned are Sidereal. All times mentioned are Pacific Standard Time (pst). Current Phase: Full Moon | Sun in Capricorn ~ Moon in Cancer Emotional weather shifts from air to water at 5:50 am pst, Wednesday morning as the Moon moves from the variety and changing communication and ideas of Gemini into the emotional tides of Cancer

January 18 | Change of Heart

2011-01-18T07:21:00.001-08:00

Written by Andie Kirkwood | follow me on Twitter All transits mentioned are Sidereal. All times mentioned are Pacific Standard Time (pst). Current Phase: Gibbous Moon | Sun in Capricorn ~ Moon in Gemini We began our journey through Capricorn a few days ago and Capricorn helps us connect with the discipline and focus needed to create the structure and foundation to bring our "Castles in the

Gibbous Moon | January 16

2011-01-16T07:06:00.000-08:00

Written by Andie Kirkwood | follow me on Twitter All transits mentioned are Sidereal. All times mentioned are Pacific Standard Time (pst). Current Phase: Gibbous Moon | Sun in Capricorn ~ Moon in Taurus Regardless of the expectations or opinions of others around you, this is not a time to conform in order to fit in and please others. There may be challenging events happening all around you

January 11 | Big Ideas ~ Necessary Choices

2011-01-11T06:57:00.000-08:00

Written by Andie Kirkwood | follow me on Twitter All transits mentioned are Sidereal. All times mentioned are Pacific Standard Time (pst). Current Phase: Crescent Moon | Sun in Sagittarius ~ Moon in Pisces we move from the inspirational first quarter of the month into a time of heightened activity at tomorrow’s First Quarter Moon (1/12 ~ 3:32 am pst). Today’s Mercury square Jupiter may

January 10 | Balancing Emotions

2011-01-09T16:05:00.000-08:00

All transits mentioned are Sidereal. All times mentioned are Pacific Standard Time (pst). Current Phase: Crescent Moon | Sun in Sagittarius ~ Moon in Pisces Sunday evening, emotions are energized with strong passion and courage as the Moon moves into Pisces and sextiles Mars in earthy, security-minded Capricorn. The restless nature of Head and Heart in need of balance and common ground may

January 9 | Infused with Light

2011-01-09T08:49:00.000-08:00

All transits mentioned are Sidereal. All times mentioned are Pacific Standard Time (pst). Current Phase: Crescent Moon | Sun in Sagittarius ~ Moon in Aquarius Today, instead of locking out life, why not find create solutions to the problems that we all face? They say the darkest hour is just before dawn and sure enough, after we’ve been through the darkness the new light arrives, infusing

January 8 | Mischievous Energy

2011-01-08T14:10:00.000-08:00

All transits mentioned are Sidereal. All times mentioned are Pacific Standard Time (pst). Current Phase: Crescent Moon | Sun in Sagittarius ~ Moon in Aquarius There is a bit of mischievous energy in the air today. We are still in the shadow of the recent Mercury Retrograde but optimistic outlooks and ideas will begin to return as Mercury crosses back over from the deep tides of Scorpio

January 6 | Getting Back Into the Game

2011-01-05T18:43:00.000-08:00

All transits mentioned are Sidereal. All times mentioned are Pacific Standard Time (pst). Current Phase: New Moon | Sun in Sagittarius ~ Moon in Capricorn Don’t hide away or project fear into your environment. Things are hardly ever as difficult as they may seem. A fresh perspective and an uncomplicated attitude will help create room for new developments and commitments today.

January 5 | Cooperation

2011-01-05T05:54:00.000-08:00

All transits mentioned are Sidereal. All times mentioned are Pacific Standard Time (pst). Current Phase: New Moon | Sun in Sagittarius ~ Moon in Capricorn The Moon moved from fiery, adventurous Sagittarius into down-to-earth, disciplined stable Capricorn last night. The perfect “emotional climate” for us to get down to business and create a solid foundation for the month ahead. Tune out

New Moon | January 4

2011-01-03T17:53:00.000-08:00

All transits mentioned are Sidereal. All times mentioned are Pacific Standard Time (pst). Our First Lunar Cycle of 2011 occurs in the wee hours of the morning on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 (pst) when the Sun and Moon meet in (Sidereal) Sagittarius and we begin a new Lunar Month and journey. We exit the time tunnel and birth canal that we have all been collectively traveling through since the

2011: The Year of Less=More

2011-01-01T10:04:00.000-08:00

All transits mentioned are Sidereal. All times mentioned are Pacific Standard Time (pst). Happy 01/01/11 my friends:) This morning, I want to take a look at the energy of the Outer Planets; Neptune, Uranus and Pluto which are the major forces of change in our human collective journey through life and also Jupiter, which plays a significant role in this year’s journey of evolutionary change

Venus in Scorpio

2010-12-31T11:03:00.000-08:00

Written by Andie Kirkwood | follow me on Twitter It is going to get really steamy, intense and passionate when Venus departs the social-loving, balanced grace and beauty of (sidereal) Libra on January 2nd for a month-long journey through magnetic, seductive Scorpio. Venus has been in Libra since September 1, 2010, (because of the Autumn Venus Retrograde) and now it's time for us to apply all the

Balsamic Moon | Peaceful Mind ~ Happy Heart

2010-12-31T10:48:00.000-08:00

About these forecasts aka "Emotional Weather". All transits mentioned are sidereal, all times mentioned are Pacific Standard Time (PST) Peaceful minds and happy hearts create the fertile ground that allow the seeds of inspiration to germinate, flourish and grow. We enter the final phase of this month’s journey, the Balsamic Moon on Friday morning, December 31st (pst); a very dreamy and

Moon Shadow

2010-12-26T14:40:00.000-08:00

All Transits mentioned are Sidereal. All times mentioned are Pacific Standard Time (PST) This is a powerful week of healing, change and transformation, with many realizations about what needs to change and how to change it. However, there is also a great potential to expend this energy in needless power trips with others through projection and blame instead of channeling it creatively for

Bloom where you are planted

2010-12-09T11:15:00.000-08:00

I love the proverb “Bloom where you are Planted”It reminds me that we have all the ingredientswithin us to blossom and flourish,right now, right where we are, regardlessof our present circumstances or location.A shift in perspective and honoring andreconnecting with our own source of inner wisdomand the radiant beauty of life around us allowscreative energies to surge from root to stemand our own

Green Goddess

2010-12-07T05:56:00.001-08:00

For anyone feeling the "winter blues" in the N. Hemisphere ~take heart and realize that the light and longer days are returning soon.Winter Solstice is just 2 weeks away!Take stock of your life and feel grateful for all that you areand all that you have to offer the world!Focus on your Heart's Desire and come up with a planto move towards it as we approach the Solstice/New Year.It's a great time

Heart To Heart

2010-12-06T10:16:00.000-08:00

A very chilly morning in San DiegoI'm waiting for the Sun to come out frombehind the clouds to warm things up a bit:)As Above, So Below for Monday ~ December 6* all transits are Siderealall transit times are Pacific Standard Time (pst)We are now in the New Moon Phaseof our Monthly Evolutionary Journey, with the Sun in(intense, passionate, transformative) Scorpio andthe Moon in (freedom-loving,

Be Here Now

2010-11-28T11:09:00.000-08:00

Listening to Ray Lamontagne's wonderful album"until the sun turns black"and enjoying a beautiful sunny,but cool, Southern California Sunday.Be Here Nowdon’t let your mind get weary and confusedyour will, be still ~ don’t trydon’t let your heart get heavy, childInside you there is a strength that liesdon’t let your soul get lonely, childit’s only time, it will go bydon’t look for love in faces,

Entering the Gray Zone | Mercury Retrograde

2010-11-26T06:52:00.001-08:00

There is no black-and-white situation. "It's all part of life. Highs, lows, middles." ~ Van MorrisonWe are approaching another Mercury Retrograde on December 10th and a few days ago (11/22) entered the Retrograde Zone. It’s a good idea to get all of your holiday cards, various correspondence and shopping out of the way before December 10th, and plans solidified, if possible.It’s important as we

Full Moon | November 21 - November 25

2010-11-20T15:12:00.000-08:00

We enter the Full Moon Phase on Sunday morning at 9:28 am pst with the Sun in (sidereal) Scorpio and the Moon in Taurus.Energy shifts from Fire to Earth early the early morning hours at 1:18 am pst, just before we enter the Full Moon Phase as the Moon moves from the Constellation of fiery, courageous, impulsive Aries into traditional, down-to-earth Taurus.The Moon in Taurus brings grounding and

Gibbous Moon | November 17 - 21

2010-11-17T17:21:00.001-08:00

First Quarter Moon | November 13

2010-11-13T15:47:00.000-08:00

Personal Intuitive~Astrological ConsultationsWould you like to learn about the energy currently being activated in your life or get some help and assistance in recognizing opportunities and dealing with challenges?Information on arranging a Personal Intuitive~Astrological Consultation with me can be found at this link.First Quarter Moon | November 13 at 8:38 am (pst)Sun in (sidereal) Libra ~

November 9 | Crescent Moon Phase

2010-11-09T08:51:00.001-08:00

Personal Intuitive~Astrological ConsultationsWould you like to learn about the energy currently being activated in your life or get some help and assistance in recognizing opportunities and dealing with challenges?Information on arranging a Personal Intuitive~Astrological Consultation with me can be found at this link.Crescent Moon | November 9 at 9:42 am (pst)Sun in (sidereal) Libra ~ Moon in

November 8 | Stop and Smell the Roses

2010-11-08T08:44:00.001-08:00

Personal Intuitive~Astrological ConsultationsWould you like to learn about the energy currently being activated in your life or get some help and assistance in recognizing opportunities and dealing with challenges?Information on arranging a Personal Intuitive~Astrological Consultation with me can be found at this link.Monday, November 8 ~ New Moon PhaseSun in (sidereal) Libra ~ Moon in

New Moon | November 5-9

2010-11-05T07:39:00.000-07:00

All transits listed are Sidereal, all times are Pacific Daylight Savings Time (pdt)We begin a new lunar month and journey when the Sun and Moon join forces in (sidereal) Libra at 9:52 pm (pdt) on Friday evening, November 5th."Emotional Weather" for the New Moon PhaseAs we approach the New Moon Phase, Chiron, the wounded healer, stations direct in the Constellation of Aquarius at 9:31 am (pdt).

Balsamic Moon | November 2 - 5

2010-11-01T19:24:00.000-07:00

Energy shifts from fire to earth as the Moon moves from the creative fires of dramatic Leo into down-to-earth, organized, service-oriented Virgo at 1:59 pm, pdt on Tuesday afternoon, just prior to our entry in the Balsamic Moon Phase, the 8th and final phase in this month’s Lunar Journey at 2:45 pm (pdt)The wisdom and lessons learned during our journey this past month, become the essence and

Last Quarter Moon | October 30 - November 2

2010-10-30T13:40:00.000-07:00

All transits are Sidereal ~ all times mentioned are Pacific Daylight Savings Time.We move into the Last Quarter Moon Phase on Saturday morning, with the Sun in (sidereal) Libra and the Moon in nurturing, sentimental Cancer and our emotions focus on home, roots and feelings.It's time to begin to "clear the fields" and prepare to plant new seeds of inspiration and creativity and begin a new cycles

Harvest Moon | October 26-30

2010-10-26T10:11:00.001-07:00

All transits are Sidereal ~ all times mentioned are Pacific Daylight Savings Time.We enter the Harvest or “Disseminating” Moon Phase on Tuesday, October 26 @ 3:00 pm, pdt with the Sun in (sidereal) Libra and the Moon in Taurus.As we approach the Harvest Moon Phase, the Moon in earthy, traditional Taurus trines Saturn in organized, service-oriented Virgo bringing a patient, focused discipline to

October 23 | Finding the Pearl Within

2010-10-23T11:03:00.001-07:00

You came into this life with a creative divine seed within you and you have everything you need with you ~ right now ~ to thrive and survive. Like a flowering bulb beneath the surface reaching towards the Sunlight ~ you can’t grow and blossom without pushing through your perceived limitations. Honor your self-worth, if little is what you ask for, little is what you will get. Learn to see your

Full Moon | October 22-26

2010-10-22T05:11:00.000-07:00

All transits are Sidereal ~ all times mentioned are Pacific Daylight Savings Time.We are now in the Gibbous Moon Phase of our monthly evolutionary journey. We move into the Full Moon Phase at 6:38 pm (pdt), early Friday evening.Energy shifts from water to fire as the Moon moves from the compassionate, mystical waters of Pisces into the fiery, impulsive active terrain of Aries at 9:35 am (pdt)

Full Moon | October 22

2010-10-22T04:44:00.000-07:00

October 21 | Honing your Craft

2010-10-21T09:22:00.001-07:00

All transits are Sidereal ~ all times mentioned are Pacific Daylight Savings Time.We are now in the Gibbous Moon Phase of our monthly evolutionary journey.The Moon is in mystical, compassionate Pisces as we approach the end of the Gibbous Moon Phase and energy builds toward the Full Moon (9/22 @ 6:38 pm pdt). Very few planetary energies being triggered today ~ a nice stability to the “emotional

October 19 | Circular Paths

2010-10-19T08:02:00.000-07:00

All transits are Sidereal ~ all times mentioned are Pacific Daylight Savings Time.The Sun is in (sidereal) Libra and the Moon is in Aquarius today.We are now in the Gibbous Moon Phase of our monthly evolutionary journey.This evening, The emotional weather shifts from air to water when the Moon moves from the humanitarian ideas and “group think” mentality of Aquarius into the changing emotional

Gibbous Moon | Fueling your Creative Power

2010-10-18T15:04:00.000-07:00

Learn about the energies currently being activated in your lifewith a Personal Intuitive~Astrological ConsultationMy intuitive consulting sessions--or “readings” combine my natural, highly-developed intuition with my extensive understanding of the cycles of time (Sidereal Astrology) to help guide clients in the direction of their heart’s desire, passion and life’s purpose.A Personal

Gibbous Moon | October 18-22

2010-10-18T13:05:00.001-07:00

October 17 | Change in the Weather

2010-10-17T11:03:00.000-07:00

All transits are Sidereal ~ all times mentioned are Pacific Daylight Savings Time.We are currently in the First Quarter Moon Phase of our Lunar Month and monthly evolutionary journey. The Sun is in (sidereal) Virgo and emotional weather shifts from Earth to Air as the Moon moves from practical, productive Capricorn into the humanitarian ideals and "Group Think" of Aquarius this morning. This is

October 16 | Better Days

2010-10-16T06:05:00.000-07:00

All transits are Sidereal ~ all times mentioned are Pacific Daylight Savings Time.The Sun is in organized, down-to-earth (Sidereal) Virgo and the Moon in disciplined, focused Capricorn today and we are in the First Quarter Moon Phase of our Lunar Month and monthly evolutionary journey.The Capricorn Moon trines Saturn in the early morning hours and this brings a nice sense of grounding and

First Quarter Moon | October 14-18

2010-10-14T18:40:00.000-07:00

All transits are Sidereal ~ all times mentioned are Pacific Daylight Savings Time.The Sun is in (sidereal) Virgo and the Moon in Sagittarius as we enter the First Quarter Moon Phase but energy shifts from the fiery, adventurous terrain of Sagittarius to the practical, disciplined, down-to-earth territory of Capricorn at 7:33 pm (pdt) this evening, bringing the firm disciplined energy to help us

October 13 | The Warmth of the Hear(t)h

2010-10-13T05:20:00.000-07:00

All transits are Sidereal ~ all times mentioned are Pacific Daylight Savings Time.Wednesday | October 13 ~ Crescent Moon PhaseSun in Virgo ~ Moon in SagittariusToday brings themes of home, the warmth of the heart and the love and support of humanity and our personal tribes and family.Even when we are separated or far away from home and loved ones, it’s nice to know that there is a deep and

October 12 | Personal Space

2010-10-12T06:31:00.000-07:00

All transits are Sidereal ~ all times mentioned are Pacific Daylight Savings Time.Tuesday | October 12 ~ Crescent Moon PhaseSun in Virgo ~ Moon in Scorpio(Moon in Sagittarius at 11:46 am (pdt)The Moon sextiles the Sun just after midnight bringing a nice emotional stability to the "emotional" atmosphere. Our feelings are likely to be in harmony with the flow of life this morning. Lots of inspired

Crescent Moon | October 10-14

2010-10-10T20:50:00.001-07:00

We move from the New Moon to the Crescent Moon Phase Sunday evening (pdt) with the Sun in (sidereal) Virgo and the Moon in the deep transformative emotional waters of Scorpio.The Moon in Scorpio brings many opportunities to transmute negative emotions and fears through compassion and understanding.Focus on the positive potential in your life and create dynamic changes as our journey

New Moon | October 7-10

2010-10-07T07:53:00.001-07:00

All transits are Sidereal ~ All times listed are (pdt) Pacific Daylight Savings Time.We enter the New Moon Phase of our Lunar Month and Journey on Thursday, October 7th at 11:45 am (pdt) as the the Sun and Moon meet in down-to-earth, organized, service-oriented (sidereal) Virgo and we begin a new journey of creativity and evolution.Practice makes perfect with the Sun and Moon in Virgo and we are

Balsamic Moon | Rising above the "Fear Machine"

2010-10-03T19:14:00.000-07:00

All transits listed are Sidereal, All times listed are Pacific Daylight Savings (pdt)We move into the Balsamic Moon Phase, the 8th and final phase of this month’s journey at 6:55 am (pdt) Monday morning. At 4:44 am (pdt), the Moon moves from the emotional tides of Cancer into the Sunny, creative terrain of Leo. Finding a creative outlet for your energy today can help you avoid the drama “kings”

Home is where the Heart Is | October 2 -3

2010-10-02T08:16:00.000-07:00

All transits are Sidereal ~ all times mentioned are Pacific Daylight Savings Time.Home is where the Heart is this weekend as energy shifts from air to water at 1:07 am (pdt) early Saturday morning when the Moon moves from the variety, changing ideas and communication of (sidereal) Gemini into the sensitive emotional tides of nurturing, nostalgic Cancer.Moon in Cancer focusing our feelings on Home

Cosmic Weather Forecasts

2010-10-01T08:21:00.000-07:00

Astrology is an effective tool to be utilized for self-exploration, discovery and conscious creativity. Everything in life has a duality to it – a negative and positive aspect, if you will. Our thoughts truly do create our reality. Your willpower and intent determines what shows up in your life. Astrology only describes the energy flowing in -- you decide how to respond to this energy and

Last Quarter Moon

2010-09-30T19:20:00.001-07:00

All transits are Sidereal ~ all times mentioned are Pacific Daylight Savings Time.We enter the Last Quarter Moon Phase at 8:53 pm (pdt) with the Sun in organized, efficient service-oriented Virgo and the Moon in chatty, changeable Gemini.The Sun (life force, purpose) is conjunct Saturn (focus, discipline) in Virgo bringing the patience and sustained energy to focus and accomplish our goals. The

Sun-Saturn and the Lunar Nodes

2010-09-30T05:05:00.000-07:00

All transits are Sidereal ~ all times mentioned are Pacific Daylight Savings Time.Thursday, September 30Sun in Virgo ~ Moon in GeminiCurrent Moon Phase: Harvest or “Disseminating” MoonCan you feel it? We are turning a corner collectively today and stand on the horizon between past and future as the Sun (life force, purpose) in organized,

Full Moon | September 23

2010-09-23T05:25:00.001-07:00

All transits are Sidereal ~ all times mentioned are Pacific Daylight Savings Time.The Sun is in organized, service-oriented Virgo and the Moon is in mystical, compassionate Pisces as we enter our Full Moon Phase.The Moon joins both Retrograde Jupiter and Uranus in Pisces and we are revisiting some issues relating to change and growth.

Equinox | Equal Day ~ Equal Night

2010-09-20T08:59:00.000-07:00

Things to consider as we approach the Equinox and prepare to turn a corner. In the N. Hemisphere, we are gathering the inner wisdom ~ the “fruits” harvested from this year’s growth cycle. Knowing now what your truth is, it’s time to start consciously living it. Disconnect from old patterns of growth and clear the “fields” for new growth. In the S. Hemisphere it’s a time of outer growth and

A Sense of Accomplishment

2010-09-18T10:30:00.000-07:00

All transits are Sidereal ~ all times mentioned are Pacific Daylight Savings Time.The Sun is now in earthy, organized (sidereal) Virgo and the Moon is in down-to-earth disciplined Capricorn bringing a sense of grounding and stability to our lives as we enter the final day of the First Quarter Moon Phase. We move into our Gibbous Moon Phase

Finding Our Voice

2010-09-16T07:50:00.000-07:00

All transits are Sidereal ~ all times mentioned are Pacific Daylight Savings Time.Thursday, September 16 ~ First Quarter Moon Sun in Leo ~ Moon in SagittariusThere can often be pain involved in the birth of the new, but if you have faith in this new beginning your struggles will soon be forgotten and life will take on new meaning. We must

Online Lunar Workshop

2010-09-08T06:15:00.000-07:00

Join Us for this month's Online Lunar Workshop! The Workshop contains Forecasts and Action Plans for each of the Eight Phases of the Lunar Month and journey as well as daily forecasts (Daily Planets) to guide you through the month ahead. Learn to consciously create your life in harmony with the planetary energies and the Solar-Lunar Cycles and help return a sense of sacredness to your life and

September 6 | Balsamic Moon

2010-09-06T07:30:00.000-07:00

All transits are Sidereal ~ all times mentioned are Pacific Daylight Savings Time.Monday, September 6 | Balsamic Moon PhaseSun in (sidereal) Leo ~ Moon in CancerWe are now in the Balsamic Moon phase. What we have created this month is now a part of the magnificent tapestry of life and the past. It's time to surrender all of our fears to

Full Moon | August 24

2010-08-23T21:16:00.000-07:00

Energy shifts from Earth to Air at 8:51 pm (pdt) Monday evening, when the Moon moves from down-to-earth, disciplined, focused (sidereal) Capricorn to the high ideals and “group think” of Aquarius. Don’t bottle things up inside in an attempt to control your feelings as we approach the August Full Moon. Allow your emotions to surface and speak your truth in a calm and balanced way as the moon

Gibbous Moon | August 20-24

2010-08-20T08:53:00.001-07:00

All transits are Sidereal ~ all times mentioned are Pacific Daylight Savings Time.We move into the Gibbous Moon Phase as 7:45 am (pdt) on Friday morning, with the Sun now in (sidereal) Fiery, creative, dramatic Leo and the Moon in the active, varied terrain of Sagittarius, the Zen Archer. There is a lot of changing action during the next few days, especially in

First Quarter Moon | August 16-20

2010-08-15T20:53:00.000-07:00

All transits are Sidereal ~ all times mentioned are Pacific Daylight Savings Time.We enter the First Quarter Moon Phase at 11:15 am (pdt) Monday morning, with the Sun in (sidereal) Cancer and the Moon in Libra. Two hours later at 1:16 pm (pdt) energy will shift from Air to Fire, from the artistic, social, communication of Libra to the deep, emotional waters of Scorpio

August 14 - 15 | Crescent Moon Phase

2010-08-15T06:54:00.000-07:00

All transits are Sidereal ~ all times mentioned are Pacific Daylight Savings Time.August 14-15 | Crescent Moon PhaseSun in Cancer ~ Moon in LibraEnergy shifts from Earth to Air as we move from organized, down-to-earth Virgo into social-minded, artistic Libra for the weekend. We are now in the Crescent Moon phase and hopefully, you have

Crescent Moon | August 13-16

2010-08-13T16:36:00.000-07:00

August 12 | Personal Alchemy

2010-08-11T19:32:00.000-07:00

All transits are Sidereal ~ all times mentioned are Pacific Daylight Savings Time.Thursday, August 12 ~ New Moon PhaseSun in Cancer ~ Moon in VirgoEnergy shifts from Fire to Earth as we move from the Sunny Self-oriented, Creative fires of Leo into the down-to-earth, practical, analytical service-oriented terrain of Virgo on Thursday morning

August 11 ! Deep inner changes

2010-08-10T20:17:00.000-07:00

All transits are Sidereal ~ all times mentioned are Pacific Daylight Savings Time.Wednesday, August 11 ~ New Moon PhaseSun in Cancer ~ Moon in LeoYou may find that you can no longer endure the roller-coaster ride of your shifting emotions as new responses to life are coming from deep within your mind and soul. Set an intention to give up

August 10 | Sun in Cancer ~ Moon in Leo

2010-08-10T05:32:00.001-07:00

All transits are Sidereal ~ all times mentioned are Pacific Daylight Savings Time.Tuesday, August 10 ~ New Moon PhaseSun in Cancer ~ Moon in LeoEnergy shifts from Water to Fire at 7:58 am (pdt) when the Moon ascends from the watery, emotional tides of (sidereal) Cancer to the Sunny shores and firey action of self-oriented, Regal Leo. Channel

New Moon | August 9 - 13

2010-08-09T12:25:00.000-07:00

Happy New Moon in (sidereal) Cancer. For those of you who follow Western Tropical Astrology this New Moon is in Leo ~ but for Vedic, Jyotish and Sidereal Astrologers who interpret the position of the Planets from an Astronomical perspective (their actual position in the sky) this New Moon is in Cancer. Sending you wishes for a wonderful new month and journey ahead and an amazing new chapter in