The Sabian symbol for Venus going retrograde at 29* Capricorn is: A woman reading tea leaves. I love the synchronicity of this image with Venus' retrograde phase of Completion. To read tea leaves, we need to listen to our own inner voice--Lady Wisdom's voice. This is the ability to see the often hidden but deeper meaning of life events.
Venus goes direct on January 31, 2014 at 14* Capricorn: An ancient bas-relief carved in granite remains a witness to a long-forgotten culture. Hopefully, Venus will help us individually and collectively to re-discover the deep, permanent values that make life worth living. Something has to!
Gemini Full Moon 2013
The Gemini Full Moon occurs
December 17, 2013 at 1:28am PST/ 4:28am EST/ 9:28am GMT.
The Sabian symbol for the Sun at 26* Sagittarius is: A flag bearer in a battle. Dane Rudhyar says that the flag bearer in a battle becomes the "representative of the integrity and unity of his group'. (S)He symbolizes the need to identify with the welfare of the whole group. In many ways, this symbol asks us to become conscious and responsible agents for all of humanity. Are we ready to take on this role? I hope so, since this next year could be a turning point for humanity.
The Sabian symbol for the Moon at 26* Gemini is: Frost-covered trees against winter skies. I love Winter because we see the bare shapes of the trees. In this starkness, they reveal the archetypal forms of life, since trees symbolize our individual, unique life path. And in Winter we get down to the bare bones of that life. The frost is the water of life, which clings to the archetypal forms, even in the cold and dark.
So this Full Moon asks us to see the reality of what is happening in our world, the harsh bare facts, and then to take up our responsibility for changing what we can change, and standing up for Life. We have to take back our freedom, our health and our creativity, individually and culturally. It's happening all over the world. Now is the time to add your voice, your spirit and your creativity to the evolution of humanity.
Other Astrological Influences
A few hours after this Full Moon peaks on December 17th, Uranus, the planet of awakening, revolution and sudden change, ends its 5 month retrograde period and goes direct. When a planet changes direction its energy is intensified. Uranus is all about freedom, so give yourself the freedom to experience your life in a new way. Stay open to new experiences, because Uranus in Aries gives us the courage and resourcefulness to meet any challenge now. The Sabian symbol for Uranus at 9* Aries is: A crystal gazer. Focus your attention and listen to your intuition!
Mars moved into the sign of Libra on December 7th, where it will stay for 6 months instead of 6 weeks when it goes retrograde on March 1st. The planet of personal will, action and desire now begins to form the cardinal grand cross that will be so potent, especially for America, this coming Spring. Transformation is being programmed into our DNA now as Mars becomes the 4th arm of this cosmic cross along with Jupiter in Cancer and the ongoing Uranus in Aries square to Pluto in Capricorn. I'll have more on this potent celestial alignment in coming newsletters, but be prepared for changes in your self-identity (Aries), your home life (Cancer), your relationships (Libra) and your life's purpose (Capricorn).
The first impacts of this grand cross will be felt as Mars opposes Uranus on December 25th, squares Pluto on December 30th, and squares Jupiter on January 8th. We'll find ourselves under pressure to make major inner and outer changes in our lives, pressure which will build and peak at the 5th Uranus/Pluto square on April 21, 2014. In fact, these energies will continue to influence us into July 2014.
Sonnets to Orpheus, Part Two, XII
Want the change. Be inspired by the flame
where everything shines as it disappears.
The artist, when sketching, loves nothing so much
as the curve of the body as it turns away.
What locks itself in sameness has congealed.
Is it safer to be gray and numb?
What turns hard becomes rigid
and is easily shattered.
Pour yourself out like a fountain.
Flow into the knowledge that what you are seeking
finishes often at the start, and, with ending, begins.
Every happiness is the child of a separation
it did not think it could survive. And Daphne, becoming
a laurel, dares you to become the wind.
~ Rainer Maria Rilke ~
Have a safe, joyful and interesting holiday season.
Happy Winter Solstice!
Cathy
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