A CONVERSATION ABOUT KALI

I’m stepping out of my usual Astrology writings here, so bear with me.

In addition to Astrology, I also study Tarot; I also studied Angels and read the works of Doreen Virtue, as well as listened to her meditations. In doing this my practice was greatly enriched.

For most of my adult life, when casting cards for myself, I would use the Queen of Cups as my personal card; I have Cancer Sun and Scorpio Moon; both water signs, both intuitive. In Tarot, the Queen of Cups is a priestess, an MC of sorts of the spiritual realm. However, ever since the beginning of the cardinal crosses beginning in 2008, I found myself grounding down, and channeling the energy of the Queen of Pentacles; she is an earth card, perfect for stabilizing.

With so much being swept away and falling to dust in my life, I knew that I needed the grounding down, rooting myself down in my core as to not be swept away.

If you are a cardinal Sun/Rising (Aries, Cancer, Libra& Capricorn) I’m sure you can relate to the crumbling structures in your life.

I have spent the past few years doing my best to stay balanced (thanks Saturn in Libra transiting my first house 2009-2012!) I have done my best to keep the Scorpio side of me tightly controlled, using that power only for clearing and passion, rather than the destruction that can happen.

Seems the universe isn’t letting me do that anymore.

Yesterday I felt fired up, simmering and sizzling in a wild way. At first I thought it was Pele visiting me. I had felt Pele (a fire Goddess) when I went to Kona and watched the Volcano fall; I heard her loud and clear, her voice telling me to GET MOVING and own my fire, rather than give it away. My affinity with Pele affected me deeply.

However, I felt a fission of electricity, and the smell of ozone. I realized perhaps Pele had come for a minute, but only to clear the way for Kali.

Kali.

The Hindu Goddess of destruction, of clarity, of endings and beginnings. Kali scares the shit out of lots of folks, even me at times. I know her power is useful and necessary. I also know not to ask for her help unless I’m ready to scorch the earth and completely change my life. Having Pluto in my first house flirting with my rising sign Libra and a Scorpio moon, I am not a stranger to that kind of power and energy, and the consequences of Kali.

Kali is a wild one, and if she visits you, you feel it like a cold hard wind that comes before a storm. It’s exhilarant and makes you feel like you can do anything. That power is liberating, and scary.

I felt her sit down next to me (I was on a bus on the way to work) I could hear her whisper “its time” I nodded. I know the time to play it safe has come and gone, and my time as Queen of Pentacles is over. It makes sense for her to come to me, since Kali has all the Scorpio characteristics, and we are now living in a Scorpio world.

If Kali comes to visit you, don’t be afraid; just be prepared for a brave new world.

FREEDOM-LUNAR ECLIPSE IN ARIES

This Full Moon happens on Friday at 7:38 pm (est.) and shows up as a grand Lunar Eclipse in Aries. This Eclipse brings in changes surrounding relationships and independence.

Every eclipse ups the ante and sets things in motion. It’s the plot point of no return, where the only possible movement is ahead due to awareness. Frankly, when an Eclipse happens, there is no option but change.

 In the case of Lunar/Full Moon eclipses, doors from the past are slammed shut; light is shined on previously hidden facts (now if these facts were hidden because you kept your head in the sand, don’t worry, the cosmos will be gentle with you)

Eclipses come in sets and behave like a serial; two signs that are each other’s opposite/mate has an astrological conversation that lasts for 18-24 months. Every Astrological pair has a specific conversation about a specific issue that goes on at all times; Solar Eclipses (these are amped up New Moon’s) and Lunar Eclipses (powerful Full Moon’s) highlight the “talk” and forces us mortals to be a part of the conversation.

This Lunar Eclipse happens in Aries, kicking off the newest Eclipse Series happening between Aries/Libra. On the Astrological Wheel, Aries rules the first house of ME, of what you need and want RIGHT NOW, and Libra rules the 7^th house of WE, of marriage, partnerships and oddly, open enemies. Pioneering, fiery Mars rules Aries, while Libra is ruled by beauty loving Venus.

Because this eclipse happens at 25 degrees Aries, late Aries Sun/Risings (April 18-23) as well as late Cardinal signs such as Cancer, Libra or Capricorn, will feel this eclipse strongly.

This Eclipse will begin the conversation about what it means to be independent in any relationship, and how to find a way to put down the need for Autonomy in order to reap the goodness of partnerships. This Eclipse may also show you where you need to break free from a relationship/job/belief that may hamper your freedom and self-expression. If you keep putting off living your life until you attain some goal, this Eclipse will shake that plan off; Aries is all about living life now, not later.

 Dreaming and working towards living a life without restrictions takes some planning; luckily on this Eclipse we have Aries ruling planet Mars living in get ‘er done Virgo. Some may be gnashing their teeth at this slow down (Mars in Virgo is definitely a pumping of the breaks) but it’s a way for us to pull back and see how we need to plan our great escape or our grand escapade with a partner in crime. We also have Venus in fellow fire sign Sagittarius to give us perspective of the how big and wide the world is…and how nearly anything is possible.

Look, illumination and endings and new beginnings can be so scary, can seem to loom so large; the perspective that Venus in Sagittarius offers brings comfort, while Mars in Virgo shows us the steps we need to take to get through this newest breakthrough.

Sure, relationships can be a drag…but so can being alone. Just do your best to find that balance where you don’t have to sell your soul for companionship or for freedom

GRACE- A WORD ABOUT THE AUTUMNAL EQUINOX AND THE SUN MOVING INTO LIBRA

Yes, Libra is the sign of cooperation. Yes, Libra is the scales, of justice and equality; truth being the light in the hard darkness. Libra has a heavy job, of keeping the world balanced. Libra calls for a tea party in the midst of a bloody battle will play the piano softly at a funeral and offers the other side of an argument, just to bring peace.  Libra is ruled by Venus, and reminds us of the importance of beauty and light in the simmering uncertainty of life.

Libra reminds us, in no uncertain terms, of our humanity and of the necessity of living in our higher selves. Libra needs this; in fact, the very survival of Libra depends on this civility and ease.

Folks may find this all unnecessary or not useful. Folks don’t realize how much this sense of balance is the only thing that keeps us from descending into the deep depths of the worst Humans can have inside and outside of them.

It’s no mistake that this is the equinox that happens between the Summer Solstice and the Winter Solstice; this equinox is that pivotal time of year between the when the Sun is it’s brightest and closest, and when the Sun is abandoning us. This is the equinox that demands we get rid of all the crap we have accumulated in the past 12 months in order to make room for what we reap during this harvest time. Libra hates to waste the pretty, and disorder throws a Libra into a sort of madness.

Libra’s ruler Venus, in the ancient world was also known as a Goddess of War. The shadow side of Libra is when these needs are not met. It’s not pretty. It’s a lot of slicing and dicing with a sharp sword while giving a smile. A dark Libra will withdraw all love and affection, be fractious and argumentative.  A dark Libra will lie and manipulate to get to the needed results. A dark Libra will spend all their money, and yours too. A dark Libra can and will deliver painful justice. It may not be immediate; but a scorned Libra is crafty and sadistic enough to drop the boom at a moment that they sense will do the most damage.

We had Saturn in Libra from September 2009 until November 2012; most of us got to see dark Libra more often than not…until dark Libra learned that she can’t control people or humanity; all she can do is be herself…her glittering beautiful self. In her true form she offers salvation. This was Saturn’s hard learned gift to Libra. Now that Saturn is in Scorpio, the lesson here is to be in touch with all of our emotions; the horrific and the beautiful ones. This transit will teach us how to use our power responsibly and with compassion. Heck, it’ll even show some of us how to have the necessary rebirth we need to keep on living.

Astrologically we have a tough couple of months ahead. It will be different for everyone, but the world is waking up to the way things really are. Nearly every planet in the cosmos is encouraging us to have a fire sale (everything must go!) type of energy. Our lives are no longer about getting by; it’s about the necessity of a complete overhaul.

Use the energy of the equinox to figure out what needs to go and what you need to keep; Libra will help you access with wisdom which way to go. Wherever Libra is in your chart is the parts of you that will keep your world on even keel will the sky is falling.

Starstruck Autumn: WILD - WEEKEND FORECAST

Starstruck Autumn: WILD - WEEKEND FORECAST: It’s not a wink and smile kind of weekend, but rather a steady stare with a slow smile. There is something hypnotic abou...

WILD - WEEKEND FORECAST

It’s not a wink and smile kind of weekend, but rather a steady stare with a slow smile. There is something hypnotic about this weekend’s planetary meet up…even though survival, hunger and earthy pleasures will be upfront and center.

Venus in Scorpio with a sextile to the Moon in Capricorn that is Trine the Sun in Virgo; this mash up makes even the most calm person feel like they are on the prowl.

One of the things I love about this weekend is that it makes sense. There is a raw and honest energy that makes us be equally as raw and honest about our needs and motivations without any kind of belly aching or internal misery. The trick here is to listen to what other people are telling you; they are letting you know what they need and want the same way that you are fully experiencing what you will deal with and what you’ll do to get what you need.

There is no room for negotiations, and the likely hood of a full on fight are small. Rather, this is a weekend for the dance of life.

The key to getting the most out of the weekend? Realize that you aren’t just the one on the prowl, or the prey of others needs. Understand that you are both.

Happy Hunting.
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