Astrology

Leo Eclipse

On August 1st we will experience a total solar eclipse in Leo. A total solar eclipse is caused when the moon covers up the sun by passing directly between it and the earth. Traditionally, this planetary alignment was associated with misfortune. But we cannot seriously make the eclipses the scapegoats for our problems. What the eclipses do is unveil secrets, release the beasts from our inner Guantanamo-Bay and bring them to our awareness. The eclipse did not put the dirt under the rug, it only shows us what was already there, thus forcing us to bring the vacuum cleaner. Eclipse are associated with the deepest layer of our subconscious. If heaven and hell have each seven levels, then I am sure the subconscious has 7 as well and if so, the eclipse has the magic of transmitting our awareness to the deepest layer. It is a psychic elevator to the place where we keep all our X files. That is what is happening this weekend.

This eclipse is especially powerful since it is located in the Golden State of Leo. It is as if the eclipse will strip the king of ceremony and ritual and show us the naked emperor. Leo is associated with the ego and this eclipse will do all in its power to humble us and peel off whatever part of the ego that blocks us or stand in our path to happiness and creativity, which are also ruled by Leo. Since Mercury will conjunct the eclipse, it will help us receive a message, a communication, a clue, a book, an email or an intellectual opportunity to better understand what aspect of our ego we need to let go of. It will probably be something to do with fear, a childhood fear (Leo rules children). Something you still carry with you from the ages of 3-7. Something that might have served you well at that age, but is no longer needed, like an army in times of peace. The New moon of each month (August 1st) determines the energy of the next 30 days. It will set the intention for the next lunar cycle. Start something new on the New Moon and send it out to the Moon. Then focus on gratitude on the Full Moon in two weeks time. Since Leo is the sign of sports, entertainment, fun and happiness, you should initiate these activities either practically or symbolically in these next few days. Read More

Astrology Compatibility Part 2

Getting Along with Scorpio

How to Get Long with Scorpios by Gahl Sasson from Cosmic Navigator Design Your Destiny with Astrology and Kabbalah Read More

The Zodiac and the Truth Behind Astrology

Astrology is one of the most ancient sciences, held in high esteem of old, by the wise and the great. Formerly, no prince would make war or peace, nor any general fight in battle, in short, no important affair was undertaken without first consulting an astrologer."
- Benjamin Franklin Read More

Moon in Capricorn

From August 29th at 10:45am the moon will start walking the land of Capricorn and remain there throughout most of the weekend. The Moon in Capricorn is a very traditional and conservative lunar position. If you ever thought about going to the mosque on Friday, to Temple on Sat or to Church on Sunday, this is the weekend to engage in such conservative and traditional activity.

Thief

Mercury Retrograde

In the Homeric Hymn to Hermes (see below), at the ripe age of two months, Hermes, or, Mercury, as he was known to the Roman, stole the scared cattle herd of his illustrious and unvigilant brother Apollo. Of course he was caught and when he was confronted by his father Zeus, Mercury was true to his nature as the god of thieves and liars, and lied his way out of trouble by telling and entertaining and engaging story. Read More

Catlike President…

Christopher Hitchens wrote a piece for The Atlantic on President Obama entitled “Cool Cat,” where he says that he thinks it is “rather nice to have a feline for president.” Jacob Weisberg from Slate Magazine, while quoting from Hitchens, adds that “The president is catlike also in his lack of evident affection for the people who take care of him.” His jokes at the White House Correspondents' Dinner about Hillary Clinton being bitter loser, Larry Summers' woman issues, and training his dog not to pee on Tim Geithner bordered to many with cruelty. “Obama's jokes about himself were about how great everyone thinks he is” He writes. Now, come on! Catlike? Feline? Of course he is! Obama is a Leo, and anyone who knows anything about zoology will attest that Lions are the epitome of the biological family called Feline also known as Felidae. As for the President being aloof, well, that has nothing to do with him being a cat; actually his emotional detachments is due to the fact that his rising sign is Aquarius, the sign most criticized for being impersonal, detached and aloof. Furthermore, Aquarius, ruled by the Tarot Card “The Star” is also associated with extra terrestrials and aliens, it is not surprising to hear the President acknowledge that he did watch the new Star Trek because, in his own words, “everyone was saying I was Spock…” Read More

Window of Opportunity

Saturn opposite Uranus is arguably the most important transit occurring right now. It started in the fall of 2008, blasted through the skies again in Feb 2009 and right now is moving and shaking the heavenly spheres once again. Last time this transit occurred was 1965. Saturn, the conservative, traditional, and cautious is opposite to Uranus, the democratic, futuristic, and altruistic. In US politics, the Republicans are often associated with Saturn while Democrats and liberals with Uranus. Read More

The Yin Yang Crisis

HAPPY NEW MOON IN PISCES!

***Before I lay out the astrological explanation of the financial crisis, I have a request. If you know of a blogs, radio show, magazine, a reporter or an editor that you think might find this article interesting for publishing or discussion, please email me. I have received many emails asking me to spread this article further and since I travel all the time, I need a little help in that department. Any suggestion of contact will help! Thanks!

How Astrology, Kabbalah and Daoism Can Heal the Global Economy Crisis

The ancient Daoist symbol of Yin Yang is one of the world’s most powerful representations of unity. According to Daoism, the eternal dance between Yin and Yang, black and white, feminine and masculine, creates the balance and equilibrium we need in order to walk “The Way,” the natural flow of the Universe that results in effortless success. For many this path marks the course toward enlightenment and peace of mind. The West has revered and mirrored this universal spiritual force in iconic depictions of Mother Mary nursing baby Jesus on her lap. And the binary language of computers, the interplay of 0 and 1 (Yin and Yang), has interconnected our entire world in an astounding and mostly beautiful way.

When these opposite forces embrace and complement one another, the organism—which can be anything from an individual’s psychological well being to the globe’s economic solvency—thrives. When the pendulum swings too far in one direction, however, turmoil generally ensues. And right now the global economic calamity signals rather loudly that the forces of Yin and Yang, receiving and giving, saving and spending, pessimism and optimism, caution and risk, honest dealing and deceit have tumbled dramatically out of whack. Read More

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