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Apologies to my dear readers for not getting out a newsletter in early August, but Mercury retrograde took hold. I am impelled to now share insights in mid-August after receiving inspiration from spiritual teacher, guru and musician, Murali Pai, giving programs here in late July. More fuel was added to the flames of spirit after returning from a wonderful retreat in the White Moutains with Satyabhama, widow of my teacher, Namadeva Archarya (Thomas Ashley-Farrand). So much is happening astrologically, that I would be remiss if I didn't provide at least a tidbit for you to chew on.
Mercury has been retrograde since August 2, 2011 and continues to wreak schedule and communication chaos until August 26, 2011 (at 6:03 pm to be exact), when it finally goes direct. August has been chock full of traffic, travel delays, illness and body distress, disruptions to routine, sudden, unexpected ups and downs (check out stock market activity) and just plain wierd energies. Remember, hold off on signing documents, buying new technologies (and cars), or initiating any new contractual agreements while Mercury is retrograde. I, personally, need to pursue all of the above Mercury retro taboos, and am anxiously awaiting the arrival of August 26.
The blessing of Mercury retrograde is that it gives permission to go within(because the outer world is so crazy). The best use of this time period is to heal old patterns, core beliefs and core issues that no longer serve us. Everyday, I have been hearing, "Jill, what is going on, things are very strange right now." Yes, they are, and the planets are smiling down saying, "just wait and see what else we have up our sleeves." I'm bending over backwards to sing the planets praises right now through ancient planetary mantras, so that I can get through each day without a mini-crisis. REM, iconic 80's band, lyrics seem to take on a hauntingly prophetic slant, "It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine."
We can't just blame Mercury retrograde this August for the drastic shifts in energy. We need to acknowledge the extremely powerful full moon in Aquarius/Sun in Leo which occurred on August 13th (yes, it's behind us now), and the re-formulation of the kick-ass Cardinal Cross placement which took hold since late July.
Summer fun winds down as the Sun leaves the sign of the perennial child, Leo, and enters hard-working Virgo on Tuesday, August 23. The heavy Cardinal Cross patterns that have been transpiring since July (Pluto in Capricorn opposing Mars in Cancer, squaring Uranus in Aries, opposing Saturn in Libra) are finally mellowing out. It tends to be a time of year when hidden health issues can surface which now need attention. However, if we embrace our physical embodiment (Sun in Virgo), look at our relationships and the karma we are clearing (Saturn in Libra), transform our financial lives (Pluto in Capricorn) and heal emotional wounds (Mars in Cancer) we might have a chance at a brighter future.
Start your new health regimes now, and focus on those areas of your life that need new energy. All activities that are given attention to during this time will reap faster during this Harvest season with the Sun in Virgo.
The Summer long Cardinal T-square involving Uranus in Aries, Saturn in Libra, and Pluto in Capricorn have stirred up everyone's core issues. obtacles may have surfaced this summer, both internally and externally. Plans, intentions, and ideas may have evolved which we haven't been able to implement yet. Once autumn arrives, the cosmic kick forces us to make big changes in our lives. Saturn in Libra focuses attention to issues of relationships, balance, and peace in our lives. Questions to address at this time are: Are we in right relationship with everyone in our lives? Is the receiving and giving in balance? Are relationships draining or rewarding? Are we feeling calm or chaotic in our lives? Are things out of control in our environment? Are we experiencing inner peace, consistently or at all?
So, as you can see there is much to process in the coming month. Make sure you do your spiritual, self-help practices, and enlist the help of a professional astrologer, spiritual teacher, healer who can provide insight and light the way.
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