Astrology with Beverly

Full Moons are times of strong energy and we get pretty full of ourselves. Some dig in and finish projects; some get riled up and attract trouble. The labor rooms at hospitals fill up and so do emergency rooms. Some people feel romantic and gaze dreamily into the night sky. Some actually have a partner to gaze into the night sky with…. That last one sounds nice.

Well, our next Full Moon cranks it up a notch (or five). On May 19th, the Full Moon is at 29 degrees Scorpio. Leading up to and through the 19th could be a bumpy ride, but whatever comes up, speaks to the greater depths and fullness of Life itself. Prepare to see through the illusions that ego presents. Instead of identifying with the drama, stay present and alert. Observe not only the story unfolding, but also the substantial energy currents of Good, Love, connection, enlightenment and healing evolving through us, within and around us.

Scorpio energy is intense and felt deeply, all the way to your core. It’s often dramatic and brings change, the transformational kind. Scorpio energy is passionate, sensual and loving. But on a lower level it can be possessive and controlling. One of Scorpio’s symbols is the Scorpion; the other is the Eagle. Because the Scorpion is earthbound, it has a very small, limited view of things. It stings out of fear and self preservation. The powerful Eagle has a grander view, sees the bigger picture and can fearlessly soar with grace.

Instead of the Eagle, sometimes the “Phoenix rising from the ashes” is used as the second symbol. Beautiful image of triumph and victory.

As we embrace this full Moon, may we find that inner Light that connects us with all Life. May we understand the heights and depths of our very being. And may we soar above the storm safe on the wings of Angels.

Mars teams up with Leo from May 9^th through the end of June. Are you feeling the heat?

High energy Mars takes the initiative, dives in, gets things moving, and takes charge. Mars is a fireball and patience is definitely not its trademark. Its mantra is Now; no time like the present, can’t wait, are we there yet?

Leo is ruled by the Sun, which all our planets revolve around. Leo is the archetype of royalty; King of the Jungle and Queen Bee. Leo energy is also about being in touch with your inner child; being creative, playful and having fun. Such things as enjoying center stage, letting your light shine, knowing what you want, having courage and allowing yourself to be adored are all very natural and make perfect sense to majestic Leo.

Together these two add up to a whole lot of Fire! The caution here is keeping pride and ego in check. Otherwise we could easily crash and burn. And any anger or resentment that’s been hiding in the background will probably surface. Take the initiative to resolve those issues constructively.

It’s high energy time so have a party, grab an action flick, sing karaoke, dance, go to the races, make some children in the hospital laugh, start an awesome humanitarian outreach, get involved to help those in need, actively be an instrument for good in your own creative way. You get the gist.

Mars in Leo can encourage even the most reserved of us to get in touch with the inner need to be seen, heard, noticed, enjoyed and loved. It’s amazing how many of us put up a wall (we call it protection) and don’t allow others to see us, much less love and appreciate us.

Mars teaming up with Leo could be that boost some of us need to honor the passion of our heart’s desires, step up to the plate, creatively express ourselves…….. Shine.

Energy builds while Jupiter (at 22 degrees Capricorn) makes its station and turns retrograde Friday, May 9th. Jupiter rules Sagittarius, the sign of optimism, cheerfulness, the “glass is half full” attitude. Jupiter is about an inner knowing, a connection to Truth, seeing “the big picture” and having a sense of adventure as we go.

During this retrograde period, we need to turn to this inner knowing for guidance when situations or people are unclear. Instead of getting caught up with “who said what” or “who did what”, listen within. This is a good practice anyway but particularly when Jupiter is retrograde. At least once a day, spend some quiet time in reflection, prayer or meditation, just listening to Divine guidance. This all-loving support system will stimulate a knowing within that leads to success. It is not only rejuvenating but keeps us aware and present.

Living consciously takes discipline. Tuning into your higher self (not the egoic self) is what Jupiter would teach us. We need to make sure we don’t sweat the small stuff but instead stay aligned with “the bigger picture”.

Taurus New Moon on May 5th…..New Moon is Wish List time.

Writing down your intentions and desires at this time for bringing peace, fulfillment and happiness into your experience, aligns with the positive forces of this “New Beginnings” phase of the Moon. Whew, what a mouth full. In other words, it’s a great time for creations and growth. Write a maximum of nine or ten of your heart’s desires.

Danger, Danger, Will Robinson………Don’t even waste one of your “heart’s desires” trying to manipulate someone or make wishes for them. It will fall flat. And if you get itchy fingers and want to start writing before May 5th, drop the pencil and step away from the paper. The Moon doesn’t start its building phase until Tuesday 5:18 AM PDT, and you want to be going “with the flow” not against it.

If you want to align your intentions/wishes/desires with Taurus energy, some of them are: personal resources, money, possessions, creativity, self-worth, self-esteem, self-acceptance, self-appreciation, strong values, perseverance, patience, beauty of art, taste of good food, listening to and feeling music, singing, essence of flowers, rich healthy soil for plants, love of nature, animals and the planet, enjoyment of home, appreciation of antiques, interior design, solid foundations, security.

Be You like no one else can. Feel the Love and Enjoy!

Saturn is at 1 degree Virgo from April 14 - May 20, 2008. The energy is strongly focused around May 2nd when it makes its station and turns Direct.

Saturn represents energies such as good organization, hard work, tackling long term projects, setting goals, being cautious, thinking things through and being responsible. These are very helpful energies and if Saturn is aligning with specific points in your chart you may have been experiencing them.

On the down side serious Saturn can also manifest itself as worries, blocks, delays, limitations and loss. Ugh. You may have encountered these energies as well. Of course, all things pass, but Saturn moves too slowly to just wait things out.

“Well, then what do I do?” you may ask.

Easier said than done, I answer, but the end result is worth it.

Incorporate these helpful energies of Saturn into your lifestyle.

• Define solid goals and work toward them
  
• Take responsibility for your own words and actions
• Treat yourself and others with respect
  
• Clear out clutter (physical and emotional)
• Organize yourself
• Be the best manager you could have

This will help you establish healthy habits that set you up for success and accomplishment.

For the next couple of days, the Moon is in freedom loving Sagittarius. It’s a great time to enjoy the outdoors, play catch, watch a sunrise or sunset, walk along the beach, hike or bike some trails. Take some time to stop and smell the roses or grab that fishing pole and go out in the boat.

Action packed Mars at 21 degrees Cancer trines unconventional Uranus at 21 degrees Pisces opening opportunities for adventure. There’s an energy in the air for doing something new, different, exciting and unexpected. Things can happen suddenly and without warning so it is important to stay clear headed and aware of your surroundings.

To know where these energies are most likely to impact your experience, check the houses in which they fall in your Natal Chart. Or give me a call and I’ll do it for you.

Or…..just get outside and go dancin’ in the moonlight. Whoo hoo!

Lift and separate….remember the old bra commercial? However, when it comes to life lessons, I figure “lift and separate” is only good for boobs.

Realizing our connection with each other and to other wondrous life forms lifts our hearts and increases joy. Sharing with family, friends, neighbors and co-workers actually has a healing effect on us. So does interacting with animals. Petting the cat, playing with the dog, riding horses, not to mention swimming with the dolphins is all powerfully therapeutic.

I used to take our pot-bellied pig, Eli, to work with me when I worked at a Psychiatric facility. He was a little miracle worker, lifting spirits and making connections with those who were otherwise locked into their own dark worlds.

Obviously lifting and connecting is natural to our being. Lifting our consciousness above the ego level brings unity, peace and joy. It allows us to be in the natural flow.

Personal ego aligns with fear. It requires separation to thrive. To feel right, it must see someone or something else, separate from itself, as wrong. To feel superior, it must find someone/something that is inferior. This sense of separation is a “duality” lifestyle such as: Peace/war, love/hate, praise/blame, win/lose. The personal ego would have us continuously worried about or fighting to be loved, receive praise, be the winner, but ultimately feeling disconnected and not at peace.

Lifting our awareness to the Oneness of life aligns us with Truth. The very essence of our being is Truth, Divine Wisdom. Aligning with our true being is illuminating, inspiring and unifying. Coming together in a heightened sense of Love and community is the peace we seek.

Early Sunday morning, April 20^th, the Sun in Taurus spotlights a Full Moon in Scorpio, while forming a Grand Earth trine with Pluto and Saturn. Awesome!

This Full Moon in intuitive Scorpio brings potential for deep personal healing, evolution and transformation. Feel the fullness and power of the true you. Feel the passion that feeds your heart’s desire and dare to take the risks that put your dreams into action.

This far-reaching Grand Earth trine provides opportunities for us, as enlightened individuals, to support one another in very down to earth, practical and substantial ways. Imagine… (I feel a song coming on…) focusing on the similarities of our hopes, dreams and prayers…worldwide. We all want to love and be loved. We want to share laughter. We all want the basic freedoms to live safely, have food, shelter, clothing, and worship according to our highest awareness. We are spiritual beings and Divine Love is natural to us.

Light IS Love and Peace IS Power. We are one multi-faceted Earth community and we can bring dramatic change to our World. Let’s commit ourselves to compassion and Peace.

Whoo hoo! The first New Moon after the Spring Equinox is Saturday, April 5th, 8:55pm PDT at 16 degrees Aries. The New Moon and Aries both represent new beginnings, self-discovery, taking the initiative, coming alive again, and starting fresh.

What a perfect time for our hopes and dreams to blossom. No self-sabotage. No saying “I can’t” or “who me” to our heart’s desire. This is the time to dream and do. Put feet on those dreams. Know who you are and what you want. How do you want to live? How do you want to experience life? How do you want to be of service to others?

Once you know, envision it. See it in your mind’s eye everyday. Play it out, feel the joy, hear the sounds, feel the excitement, see the details, feel the gratitude, breathe it in, and did I say feel? Yes, “feeling” gets your motor running , puts it in gear and gets things rolling.

Consciously create your New Adventure.

As April begins….. Pluto, at 1 degree Capricorn, goes stationary retrograde which means it turns direction as seen from Earth. This slow movement magnifies and builds Pluto’s influence.
Power packed Pluto is already intense and as it makes its station we may see an increase in explosions, upheavals, and dramatic changes happening. These can be from the hands of man, but also from earth and nature. As we saw when the Full Moon squared Pluto we had to deal with closures and new beginnings, releasing and renewing. Pluto rules the cycles of life and transforming from the lower self to the Higher.
I’m reminded of the triumphant Phoenix rising from the ashes and the beautiful butterfly resulting from the caterpillar’s transformation. We are moving from our lower ego self to our Higher sense of self by aligning with all powerful Divine Love. Actually it’s a matter of remembering who we really are and our Divine Source. In this way we evolve, transform, ascend.
So I say…..when the (blank) hits the fan, let it be fertilizer for growth….. so to speak.