FULL MOON ECLIPSE IN SAGITTARIUS, SATURDAY MAY 25, 2013

This is the 3rd eclipse in a row...exciting isn't it?  The Full Moon Eclipse will be in Sagittarius on Saturday, May 25, 2013.  We (my girls and I) got caught up in the pre eclipse energy this weekend trying to decide who should rent the car we're taking for a road trip to Pittsburgh.  It started with emails, then texts, then emails again and telephone calls.  Why was it taking so long to make a decision? Why is it that one in our group didn't understand we were driving back on Monday? Why does one in our group need to know the make and year of the car that I had locked in for the rental?  Blah, Blah, Blah so much to say and little being settled.  I wanted everything to be a done deal so I could make my plans with lessons, whether to have my hair braided, and packing which is always a disliked activity.  What would the weather be...last time we took a roadtrip, I had to borrow a coat because the weather dropped tremendously. Tensions were building this morning with one in our group saying she just wasn't going because the others got on her nerves.  Geez!  I could also blame that on the Full Moon Eclipse in Sagittarius which seems to bring out egos and mess with clear communications.

BLAME IT ON NEPTUNE

Neptune is the planet that on the high side is ethereal and spiritual and on the other side can add to chaos and confusion and the need to escape from reality.  This Full Moon in Sagittarius Eclipse will be squaring (90 degree angle) Neptune in Pisces.  If not handled correctly the Neptune connection can cloud and disguise what's really going on, and create misunderstandings. But for sure the rational mind is on the back burner and we can imagine what's not being said.  Spiritual teachers tell us that our perceptions of one another are built on our core beliefs and our beliefs are built on past experiences.  Therefore this is a good time to think higher and feel deeper (heard that on OWN yesterday). This is good advice for any time. We need to raise our thinking to a higher level, think the best and then we need to invoke the love principal and love deeper, even when someone is getting on our last nerve (laughing).

KEEP SERVICE IN MIND

A good way to get through the Neptune fog is by giving service to someone or some organization designed to help the less fortunate.  The reason for our trip to Pittsburgh is to help my granddaughter who is grieving for her mother (my daughter). So it's a mercy trip and it came at a time when all of us are short on money.  But the deeper feeling is we must go and wrap our arms around both of my deceased daughter's children.  Isn't that what families do?  They both need to know that we're here for them and that they are not alone in their grieving.  We need to do it for them and we need to do it for ourselves.  While we'd much rather stay at a 5 star hotel, common sense and finances tell us that we should stay with my granddaughter who was closer to my daughter.  She would see her and talk to her everyday.  She has four active children, one of them who cries all the time on a good day, so I'm taking my earplugs because I'm used to quiet and solitude.  But it's all good.  This is our opportunity to walk our talk, to get out of theory and into practicing what we say we believe. 

DON'T TAKE ANYTHING PERSONAL

The Four Agreements tells us not to assume anything and not to take anything personal and that's good advice for always and for this coming week and weekend.

For one thing this Full Moon Eclipse in Sagittarius can drain energy.  So if you're feeling like your walking with lead weights on your feet, check your thinking.  Our thoughts are powerful so try not to go down that slippery slope when someone says something that pushes your buttons.  Let it pass, take a deep breath and when answering back, ask yourself if you desire peace or if you desire conflict?  The other thing is with emails and especially texts messages you can't know what mind the sender was in, so don't assume the worse.  The sender could just be blowing off steam or reacting to something that has nothing to do with you.  Let it go.  Decide to have a peaceful week and weekend where you can spread the joy and happiness we all have deep down inside, to everyone we come in contact with, including ourselves.

LET  LOVE LEAD THE WAY

Venus, planet of love and creativity will be close to the Gemini Sun, along with Jupiter, planet of expansion and joy.  Love is the greatest power in the world. It's a great energy that gets stronger as you give it away.  With Venus prominent this week and weekend let love guide you to love unconditionally and to share good conversation with others.  With the weather acting up again, keep in mind that there are people who are suffering right now with housing, finances and some even death experiences.  Be thankful that you're not living in Oklahoma or Texas or in parts of the country that are dealing with violent weather.  I am so thankful for all the loving words, cards and love donations that have been sent to me and my family.  The Love is what's holding us up now.  Yes we're still devastated about the loss of our loved one, but knowing she's not suffering anymore is a help.  We also are so sure she's made contact with others in our family who are on the other side who are happy to see her.  This makes it easier in times when I want to scream and shout and say "why now?"  It's never the right time for a loved one to pass and sadly we're never ready when it happens.  But we're letting love lead the way and going to share love with others who are hurting.  Be Love, Share Love, and let Love & Light surround you.  I am thankful for the teachers who taught me about love.  I love you all, Ayesha

NEW MOON ECLIPSE IN TAURUS THURSDAY MAY 9, 2013

The Solar Eclipse in Taurus will happen on Thursday May 9,  2013.  This is the 2nd of 3 eclipses with the 1st one happening on April 25 (Full Moon Eclipse in Scorpio) and the last one happening on May 25th (Full Moon Eclipse in Sagg).  So what does it mean when 3 eclipses come along in a short period of time?  That we have to be in the now moment, accept things as they happen and stop the monkey mind (rational mind) from tantalizing you with worst case scenario fears and dreads.  Like the street sage said as he was standing in front of the liquor store, bottle in hand and obviously too drunk to care "it's gonna be what it's gonna be yo". 

TAKE IT AS IT COMES

My son wrote a song once called "Life Isn't Easy"..."but we can take it as it comes". His band one a prize while performing this song in Central Park one year.  He over rode advice from other band members and music execs who were convinced they had to do a song that the audience was hearing on the radio because traditional wisdom said audiences are slow to connect to new songs.  But he was a stubbon Leo, it was his band, his song and his call.  Halfway through the song the young audience rushed the bandstand, yelling and cheering and it was clear to us that he made the right decision.  Sometimes we have to go with our intuition and deflect conventional wisdom. That is because nobody has all the right answers all the time. 

NEW MOONS MEAN NEW STARTS

New Moons traditionally mean new starts and New Moon Eclipses (Solar Eclipse) means to go within for the energy to make a new start.  New Moon Eclipse in Taurus tells us that we must use our creative energy during this time.  Also since the South Node is in Taurus, it's a good time to release the past while planning for something new.  After all Taurus is the most stubborn and determined sign in the Zodiac and when that stubborn energy is fixed on positive things it  very powerful. 

FOCUS ON THE END GOAL



A few months ago a Taurus friend of mind was found unconscious on the floor after having a stroke, an aneurysm and heart attack.  When I was able to reach him in the hospital he sounded weak and not his real self.  Actually other friends were projecting his death, full of fear and doom and gloom.  Just as I was about to end the phone call, I said to him "I have one word for you...Fight".  Thankfully he heard that. He was a Taurus and not about to give up without a fight.  He's not fully recovered yet, but day by day he makes some progress is in rehab and learning to walk again.  His end goal is to be able to walk up the stairs to his apartment.  He tapped into that Taurus energy and used it to his advantage and I'm proud of him. 

IT'S OUR TIME TO BE BULLISH

No matter what is going on in your life now, it's time to tap into the bullish energy of Taurus. For me it's holding on to the belief that one day I'm going to stop crying about my daughter's death and I'm going to feel all right again.  On the 9th I'm going to meditate and pray and "see" myself walking again with a spring in my step.  I have good days and days that are not so good.  I am so thankful for good friends who are supporting me now, with cards, calls and love donations.  The love that has surrounded me during this time is healing to my soul.  I'm also working on forgiving my son in law who in my mind made my daughter's life miserable.  I'm not there yet, but as I tap into the Taurus stubborn energy I know it's going to happen.  Holding on to resentment is not good for my body, mind or spirit.  I know better and I have to put into practice the things I've been taught and have taught to others.  It's all good. Love & Light, Ayesha

FULL MOON ECLIPSE IN SCORPIO - THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2013

On Thursday April 25th, the first of three eclipses happens.  You might already be feeling the energy now, depending on how sensitive you are.  I'm been feeling like I'm walking around with lead shoes on. My body is tired and my mind is all over the place.
Some would say that because I'm grieving the loss of my daughter that this is to be expected.  Or astrologers would say the Full Moon in Scorpio is connecting to Saturn in Scorpio can be a real drag, regardless of any extenuating circumstances. 

INTENSITY, INTENSITY, INTENSITY

Trying not to be doom and gloom or airy fairy, but this Full Moon Eclipse in Scorpio is bound to increase whatever emotional state you find yourself in...it can be very good or it could be very bad.  The good news is that we can make the decision to intensify the good and to minimalize the bad.  When I think about the energy between Sun in Taurus and Full Moon in Scorpio the whole money thing comes up for me.  Taurus is about personal money and Scorpio is about other people's money.  They are tied together by a 180 degree aspect and form an opposition.  How we spend our money (Taurus) affects how we pay it back, especially if we're using credit cards or buying things on timed payments.  If we're responsible in our spending then we don't have to worry about what we owe.  The opposition brings up awareness and the ability to rise above circumstances if we take responsibility for our actions.  When we spend on things we really don't need we reap the consequences of having to pay it back. 

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS COSMIC ENERGY

Ancient astrologers and the natural people in the world used to do rituals during an eclipse. They tapped into the powerful energy, either through dance, drumming and singing to focus on what they wanted to happen, whether it was fertility rites or healing rites.  If money is an issue for you now, this is a golden time to use the eclipse energy to heal your bank account.  This is not the time to focus on the past, or to regret your spending habits, but it is a good time to put a powerful blessing on your money, that which you have and that which you owe.  Years ago we were taught to bless our bills and to physically hold them in our hands while saying "thank you" to the people who sent them.  These are the people who trusted us by giving service or extending credit.  We were also advised to write out the checks and to hold the physical check in our two hands and say thank you as we put it in the pay envelope. We might not  be able to put on the stamp and mail it, but the intention to do it was important.  We also were instructed to write ourselves a check in an amount that would make us feel joyful and free. We were told sign it "From God, or From the Universe", and to place it in our wallets. 

GIVE SOME AWAY

My teacher always told me that when money was scarce or bank account numbers were low, she would give some money away and let the law of circulation work for her.  She also made it a practice to not charge people who came to her for a reading on Wednesdays, which became her "working for God" day.  She never seemed to have a problem with money which gave her the freedom to travel to Hawaii and other long distances without struggle.  "you're releasing the money with the faith that the law of circulation will increase it and bring it back to you"

LOOK BENEATH THE SURFACE

With Full Moon in Scorpio eclipse, there always seems to be something hidden. What you see on the surface is not what's going on underneath.  Keep your spidey senses high and don't judge things by appearances.  Especially when it comes to the news...need I say that again?  There might be news blasts or a bombardment of stories that boggle the mind, and if it doesn't make sense to you, you're probably right.  Common sense and a healthy bit of skepticism will keep you grounded until the real truth comes out.  Above all know that you are blessed and protected with the healing Light.  We'll be saying the Robe of Light Prayer for Protection all throughout this Scorpio Moon Eclipse. 

ROBE OF LIGHT

I clothe myself with a Robe of light,

composed of the love, power and wisdom

from God. Not only for my own protection,

but for all who see it and come in contact

with it will be drawn to God and healed!

Basically we're not in this life for ourselves alone, but we are here to serve the Higher Forces and to a help to other people as well as ourselves.  When stuff happens we always ask ourselves "what am I learning and how can I use it to help others?"  This past week with the passing of my daughter I realized that I was learning something while in the midst of all the chaos and confusion.  I was learning it's all right to cry, it's all right to feel vulnerable, it's all right to express my emotions, and it's all right to accept the love of strangers.  It's all right to let go and let God and/or the universe handle the details. It's all right to say "I don't have the answers".  Thanking everyone who shared love donations, cards and kind emails of support.  Love & Light, Ayesha